SJR79 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: State of Alabama declared a Census Partner with United States Census Bureau for 2010 Census
Summary: Alabama declares itself a Census Partner for the 2010 Census and commits to helping ensure a full and accurate count and to encourage participation.
What This Bill Does
The resolution officially declares that Alabama is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2010 Census. It says the state will support the census goals and disseminate information to encourage participation. It will support census takers and promote collaboration with groups such as Complete Count Committees to raise awareness and reach residents. It notes that census data influence federal and state funding, representation, and planning, so an accurate count matters.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents – encouraged to participate in the 2010 Census and engage in related awareness events.
Census takers – receive state support to complete an accurate count.
Complete Count Committees and similar groups – encouraged to collaborate with state and use trusted voices.
State and local governments and planning bodies – rely on census data for funding decisions, representation, and planning.

Key Provisions
Declares the State of Alabama a Census Partner with the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2010 Census.
Commits to supporting the goals and ideals of the 2010 Census and to disseminating census information to encourage participation.
Encourages Alabama residents to participate in census events and initiatives to raise awareness and ensure a full and accurate count.
Supports census takers in their work to complete an accurate count and promotes collaboration with groups such as Complete Count Committees to use trusted voices.
Acknowledges that census data are protected by law and remain confidential for 72 years.

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