HR309 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Grantland

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Craig FordGregory CanfieldPaul DeMarcoRandy WoodHoward SanderfordFrank McDanielSpencer CollierArthur PayneRon JohnsonElaine BeechButch TaylorHenry A. WhiteTommy ShererTammy IronsArtis McCampbellJeff McLaughlinTerry SpicerRandy HinshawEarl F. HilliardJody LetsonMike MillicanMarcel BlackMerika ColemanLawrence McAdory

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

U. S. Congress urged to fully fund Resource Conservation and Development Program

Summary

An Alabama House resolution urging the U.S. Congress to fully fund the Resource Conservation and Development Program in the 2011 budget and in all future budgets.

What This Bill Does

The bill asks Congress to provide full funding for the Resource Conservation and Development Program (RCD) in the NRCS budget for 2011 and every year after that. It notes that RCD Councils are locally led, volunteer groups that address local needs and support rural and urban development and natural resource conservation. It also states that the FY2011 federal budget planned to eliminate the RCD Program, and it urges Congress to prevent that by funding it instead. This is a non-binding resolution expressing the Legislature's position and asking Alabama's delegation to advocate for this funding with their congressional colleagues.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents in rural and urban communities who rely on RCD programs for local development and natural resource conservation
• RCD Council volunteers and local officials who lead locally driven projects
• Alabama members of Congress and their staff who would advocate for funding with their federal colleagues

Key Provisions

• Urges the United States Congress to fully fund the Resource Conservation and Development Program in the 2011 fiscal year budget and in all future budgets.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to each member of the Alabama Congressional Delegation to demonstrate support and encourage advocacy with their colleagues.
• Affirms the RCD Program's role and importance, noting that RCD Councils are locally led, volunteer, non-profit groups that meet community needs and contribute to rural and urban development and natural resource conservation.

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