SJR106 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve French
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Arthur Orr Bobby D. Singleton Wendell Mitchell Myron Penn George M. “Marc” Keahey Tom Butler Phil Poole Larry Dixon Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Charles Bishop Harri Anne Smith Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Kim Benefield Lowell Barron J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Zeb Little Paul Sanford Larry Means Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Bobby Denton Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Hinton Mitchem T.D. “Ted” Little Jim Preuitt
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Huntsville, Google urged to select city for Google Fiber Project
Summary: The Alabama Legislature formally urges Google to choose Huntsville for the Google Fiber project.
What This Bill Does
This is a joint resolution that expresses the legislature's support for Huntsville as a site for Google Fiber. It explains why Huntsville would be a good choice— citing its history with the Internet, strong education and research institutions, NASA presence, and diverse high-tech industries— but it does not create new laws or provide funding. The resolution was adopted by both chambers and signed into effect as a formal expression of opinion.

Who It Affects
Google, the private company developing the Google Fiber project, as the entity being urged to select Huntsville.
Residents and institutions in Huntsville and the surrounding area (such as universities, hospitals, small businesses, and tech companies) who would potentially benefit from ultrafast Internet access if Huntsville is chosen.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: urges Google to select Huntsville, Alabama to participate in the Google Fiber project.
Provision 2: cites Huntsville’s qualifications and context (historic ARPANET connection, educational attainment, major universities, NASA facilities, Hudson-Alpha Institute, diverse industries, and reliance on the Internet) to justify the urging.

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