SJR27 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

High Interest

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Del Marsh
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Jimmy Holley Scott Beason Arthur Orr Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Rusty Glover Paul Sanford Trip Pittman Ben H. Brooks Harri Anne Smith
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Tenth Amendment to U. S. Constitution, State of Alabama, sovereignty under claimed, federal government notified to cease and desist mandates, certain federal legislation prohibited or repealed
Summary: SJR27 declares Alabama's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment and demands the federal government stop mandates beyond constitutional powers and prohibit or repeal related compulsory federal legislation.
What This Bill Does
By passing this resolution, Alabama would formally claim sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over powers not specifically granted to the federal government. It would serve as formal notice to the federal government to cease and desist mandates that exceed constitutional powers. It also calls for prohibiting or repealing compulsory federal laws that threaten penalties or funding if states do not comply.

Who It Affects
Alabama state government and Alabama residents, by asserting limits on federal mandates and signaling potential resistance to federal requirements
The federal government and its agencies, whose mandates and funding conditions would be targeted by the resolution

Key Provisions
Key provision 1: Alabama asserts sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over all powers not enumerated to the federal government and designates the federal government as its agent to stop mandates beyond those powers
Key provision 2: The resolution directs that compulsory federal legislation that pressures states to comply under penalties or to pass state laws or lose funding be prohibited or repealed

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