SR119 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve French

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jimmy HolleyScott BeasonLarry DixonArthur OrrHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Rusty GloverPaul SanfordTrip PittmanBen H. BrooksDel MarshJ.T. WaggonerHarri Anne Smith

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Health care reform legislation, actions of U. S. Congress and President Barack Obama condemned

Summary

The Alabama Senate introduces SR119 to condemn the U.S. Congress and President Obama for health care reform, calling it potentially unconstitutional and an overreach of federal power.

What This Bill Does

The resolution announces Alabama's disapproval of the federal health care reform legislation and argues it may violate the Constitution. It notes concerns about the legislation nationalizing a large portion of the economy and threatening quality health care. It references lawsuits filed by state attorneys general and states' rights arguments. It also states that copies of the resolution will be sent to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and Alabama's delegation.

Who It Affects

• Federal government (U.S. Congress and President) — the resolution publicly condemns their actions on health care reform.
• People of Alabama / Alabama state government — the resolution expresses the state's position and directs communication to federal leaders; it is a nonbinding statement, not a new law.

Key Provisions

• Condemns the actions of the U.S. Congress and President Obama for approving health care reform legislation.
• States that the reform legislation may be unconstitutional and an overreach of federal power, citing the 10th Amendment and related concerns.
• Notes that multiple state attorneys general have filed suit against the legislation and that it could nationalize a large portion of the economy and affect health care quality.
• Directed that copies of the resolution be provided to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and 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