SJR80 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

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: Tax return preparers, federal rules to regulate, supported
Summary: SJR80 is a nonbinding Alabama Senate resolution that supports the federal rules regulating tax preparers, including registration, competency testing, and continuing education.
What This Bill Does
It states that federal rules will require tax preparers to register, pass competency tests, and complete continuing education, starting with the 2011 tax season. It notes Alabama's prior interest in regulating tax preparers and frames this as protecting taxpayers from unqualified services. It asks that a copy of the resolution be sent to Alabama's federal delegation and the President to commend their work.

Who It Affects
Taxpayers in Alabama who hire tax preparers, who would be better protected by regulation of preparers.
Tax preparers in Alabama who would be subject to federal registration, testing, and continuing education requirements.

Key Provisions
The resolution expresses support for the federal rules requiring tax preparers to register with the federal government, pass competency tests, and complete continuing education, with implementation for the 2011 tax season.
It directs that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the federal government, commending their work (Alabama's Congressional Delegation and the President).

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