SJR21 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Greg J. Reed Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Arthur Orr William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: First Special Session 2010
Title: Allen, Elizabeth Dixon and Elliott Grier, commended
Summary: SJR21 extends the life of the Alabama Select Commission on High School Graduation and Student Dropouts to December 31, 2010 and sets a $5,000 cap on expenditures by its legislative members, after which the commission will be dissolved.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the commission created by Act No. 2009-229 (SJR24) would continue operating until December 31, 2010. On that date, the commission would be dissolved and discharged of any further duties. The bill also limits how much money the legislative members of the commission can spend, with a total cap of $5,000.

Who It Affects
Legislative members serving on the Alabama Select Commission on High School Graduation and Student Dropouts, whose expenditures are capped at a total of $5,000.
The Alabama Select Commission on High School Graduation and Student Dropouts itself, in terms of its lifespan and ability to perform duties before dissolution.

Key Provisions
Extends the life of the Alabama Select Commission on High School Graduation and Student Dropouts (created by Act No. 2009-229, SJR24) to December 31, 2010.
After December 31, 2010, the commission shall be dissolved and discharged of any further duties.
Total expenditures of the commission's legislative members may not exceed $5,000.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory