SJR31 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve French

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jimmy HolleyScott BeasonLarry DixonTom ButlerWendell MitchellArthur OrrHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.T.D. “Ted” LittleHinton MitchemRusty GloverZeb LittleTrip PittmanBen H. BrooksDel MarshJ.T. WaggonerJim Preuitt

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

E-Verify Program, U. S. Congress urged to continue funding

Summary

Alabama urges Congress to continue funding the E-Verify program.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, SJR31 would urge Congress to continue funding the E-Verify program so employers can verify workers' eligibility. It explains that E-Verify is an internet-based tool run by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration, and that there is no cost to employers. It notes current participation and that some federal contracts require E-Verify, and it directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• Employers in Alabama who use or could use E-Verify to verify employee eligibility and who benefit from continued free access to the tool.
• Alabama's members of Congress (the Alabama Congressional Delegation) who will receive copies of the resolution and consider the request.

Key Provisions

• Urges Congress to continue funding the E-Verify program so employers can verify the employment eligibility of their workers.
• States that E-Verify is internet-based, operated by DHS in partnership with the SSA, with no charge to employers.
• Notes that many employers are enrolled and that a large number of eligibility queries are run, and acknowledges that some employers are required to use E-Verify (federal contracts) and that some states have made it mandatory.
• Requires copies of the resolution to be provided to every member of Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

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