HJR155 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Equal Pay Commission, established (2010-20157)
Summary: The bill creates the Equal Pay Commission to study wage disparities between men and women and between minorities and non-minorities and to propose ways to eliminate them.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a nine-member Equal Pay Commission appointed by the Speaker of the House. The commission includes two business representatives, two labor representatives, two representatives from organizations focused on eliminating pay disparities, and three higher-education or research experts. It will study how large the pay gaps are, what causes them (such as segregation, job types, child-rearing responsibilities, and training), and the economic impact on families and the state, and it will propose actions or legislation to reduce disparities. It must report its findings and recommendations to the House by the 10th legislative day of the 2011 Regular Session.

Who It Affects
Businesses in Alabama, through their commission representatives, and the broader business community affected by wage-practice recommendations.
Women and racial/ethnic minority workers who experience pay disparities and may benefit from improved policies and practices.
Labor unions and labor organizations that nominate commission members and are involved in wage and labor issues.
Universities and researchers that provide data collection and analysis expertise for the commission's study.

Key Provisions
Establishes the Equal Pay Commission with nine members appointed by the Speaker of the House.
Members come from four groups: two business representatives, two labor representatives, two advocacy representatives focused on eliminating pay disparities, and three higher-education or research experts with pay-data experience.
Requires the commission to be diverse and representative of the state's racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic makeup.
Directs the commission to study the extent of wage disparities, the causes, the consequences, and actions or proposed legislation to eliminate and prevent disparities.
Requires the commission to report to the House by the 10th legislative day of the 2011 Regular Session with findings and recommendations.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative