SJR83 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: Lee, McDowell, Secretary of the Senate, Legislative funds authorized for commissioning of official portrait to be placed on 7th floor of Alabama State House
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution authorizes using legislative funds to commission and place an official portrait of McDowell Lee, the Secretary of the Senate, on the 7th floor of the Alabama State House.
What This Bill Does
If passed, it authorizes the release of funds appropriated to the Legislature to pay for an official portrait of McDowell Lee. It specifies that the portrait will be unveiled and displayed on the 7th floor of the Alabama State House. It recognizes Lee's long service to the state and the Legislature.

Who It Affects
McDowell Lee, Secretary of the Senate, as the subject of the portrait and the person honored
The Alabama Legislature (Senate and House) as the entity releasing funds and overseeing the portrait's placement

Key Provisions
Authorize the release from funds appropriated to the Legislature an amount sufficient to commission an official portrait of McDowell Lee, Secretary of the Alabama Senate
Place and unveil the portrait on an appropriate location on the 7th floor of the Alabama State House

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