HJR27 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ken Guin
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Weatherization Assistance Program, Governor and Economic and Community Affairs Department director encouraged to spend all available funds for
Summary: A House Joint Resolution urging the Governor and ADECA to spend all available Weatherization Assistance Program funds to help Alabama's low-income households.
What This Bill Does
The resolution requests the Governor and the ADECA Director to increase participation in the Weatherization Assistance Program and to spend all available funds on weatherization upgrades. It notes that ARRA funding for Alabama's WAP totals about $71.8 million, with roughly $35.9 million available to ADECA, but only about $3.2 million has been spent so far due to eligibility and training requirements. The bill emphasizes that thousands of low-income households face high energy bills and should receive weatherization, especially those with elderly or disabled residents and families with children. It is a non-binding resolution, not a new law.

Who It Affects
Low-income Alabama households, particularly elderly, disabled, and families with children, who would benefit from weatherization upgrades.
The Governor and the Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, who are urged to act and allocate the funds.

Key Provisions
Urges the Governor and the ADECA Director to increase participation in Weatherization Assistance Program projects.
Urges the use of all available Weatherization Assistance Program funds for weatherization upgrades.
References ARRA funding specifics: about $71.8 million authorized for Alabama WAP, with roughly $35.9 million available to ADECA, and only about $3.2 million spent to date due to administrative requirements.
States this is a non-binding resolution and does not create new law.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative