HJR18 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Allen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesSteve ClouseRandy WoodJamie IsonJoe HubbardGerald H. AllenDickie DrakePaul DeMarcoJay LoveGregory CanfieldMac McCutcheonArthur Payne

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Tenth Amendment to U. S. Constitution, sovereignty under claimed, federal government notified to cease and desist mandates, certain federal legislation prohibited or repealed

Summary

Alabama adopts a resolution claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment and demanding federal mandates beyond constitutional powers stop, with a push to prohibit or repeal related federal laws.

What This Bill Does

The measure asserts that Alabama and other states retain powers not granted to the federal government by the Constitution and serves as a formal notice to the federal government to cease mandates that exceed those powers. It calls for federal legislation that directs states to comply under penalties or funding conditions to be prohibited or repealed. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the President, congressional leaders, and Alabama's U.S. representatives and senators.

Who It Affects

• Alabama state government (the legislature) by asserting sovereignty and issuing a formal notice to the federal government; actions reflect state policymaking rather than creating new laws.
• The U.S. federal government and its agencies, particularly in areas with federal mandates, which would be targeted for cessation of mandates and potential repeal of related federal laws.

Key Provisions

• Claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over powers not enumerated to the federal government and reserved to the states or people.
• Provides notice and a demand to the federal government to cease and desist mandates beyond constitutional powers.
• Prohibits or seeks repeal of compulsory federal legislation that coerces states through penalties or threats to federal funding or to pass state laws.
• Requires sending copies of the resolution to national and state leaders, including the President and members of Congress, and Alabama's congressional delegation.

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