SR66 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lowell Barron

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

U. S. Congress urged to fully fund Resource Conservation and Development Program

Summary

The Alabama Senate adopted a resolution urging Congress to fully fund the Resource Conservation and Development Program in the NRCS budget for 2011 and future years.

What This Bill Does

It calls on the U.S. Congress to provide full funding for the RCD Program in the 2011 budget and in all future budgets. It notes that the 2011 Administration Budget would eliminate the program and emphasizes the value of RCD Councils and their locally led work. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to encourage them to advocate for funding.

Who It Affects

• Resource Conservation and Development Councils and their volunteer members (local, civil, appointed, and elected officials) and the local communities that rely on their rural/urban development and natural resource conservation work.
• The U.S. Congress and Alabama’s Congressional Delegation, who are urged to fund the program and advocate for its continuation.

Key Provisions

• Urges the U.S. Congress to fully fund the Resource Conservation and Development Program in the FY2011 budget and in every subsequent budget.
• Notes that the 2011 Administration Budget proposed eliminating the RCD Program.
• Requires a copy of the resolution be provided to each member of the Alabama Congressional Delegation to encourage them to advocate for funding.

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