HR67 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Blaine Galliher

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

U. S. Congress urged to allow Alabamians to view the final discussions on health care reform on C-SPAN and other electronic media outlets

Summary

This Alabama House resolution asks Congress to let Alabamians watch the final health care reform discussions on C-SPAN and other electronic media.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, it publicly urges Congress to broadcast the final phases of national health care reform negotiations so Alabamians can view them. It notes that federal reform could affect Alabama’s budget and state programs like Medicaid and SCHIP, and that states need flexibility to meet local needs. It also directs the Clerk to send copies of the resolution to Congressional leaders.

Who It Affects

• Alabamians (the general public) who would have access to the final discussions through broadcast media, increasing transparency.
• U.S. Congress and federal health care reform policymakers who are being urged to broadcast the final discussions and respond to the request.

Key Provisions

• Urges Congressional leaders to allow Alabamians to view the final discussions on health care reform on C-SPAN and other electronic media outlets.
• Authorizes and directs the Clerk of the Alabama House to transmit copies of this resolution to Congressional leaders.
• States the rationale that federal health care reform could impact Alabama’s budget and state programs (like Medicaid and SCHIP) and that public transparency is important.

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