HR763 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John F. Knight Jr

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Oliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyThomas JacksonJames E. BuskeyMary MooreMerika ColemanJames C. FieldsAlvin HolmesJohn W. RogersRod ScottLawrence McAdoryChris EnglandEarl F. HilliardThad McClammyLaura HallArtis McCampbellJames L. ThomasBarbara Bigsby BoydJoseph C. MitchellLocy BakerYusuf SalaamDemetrius C. NewtonJames O. GordonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardGeorge “Tootie” Bandy

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Health care reform legislation, Governor and Attorney General urged not to pursue litigation to prevent implementation of

Summary

HR763 is a House resolution urging Alabama's Governor and Attorney General not to pursue lawsuits that would block the federal health care reform from being implemented.

What This Bill Does

The billText is a non-binding resolution that asks Governor Bob Riley and Attorney General Troy King to oppose any lawsuits aimed at stopping the federal health care reform. It argues that such lawsuits are partisan and override the will of the people, and it supports allowing the reform to take effect without court interference. It also directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the Governor and Attorney General to inform them of the House's position.

Who It Affects

• Governor Bob Riley — urged to resist pursuing litigation that could block the implementation of federal health care reform.
• Alabama residents — would benefit from the health care reform once implemented and are affected by whether courts interfere with its implementation.

Key Provisions

• Urges Governor Riley and Attorney General King to resist efforts to engage in anti-democratic lawsuits aimed at blocking health care reform.
• Advocates allowing the federal health care reform legislation to be implemented without interference from the courts.
• Requires copies of the resolution to be given to the Governor and Attorney General to inform them of the House's position.

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

Subjects

Opinion/Research