HJR105 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Chris EnglandJohn MerrillBill Poole

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Mental Health Department urged to keep W.D. Partlow Developmental Center open

Summary

A House Joint Resolution urging the State Department of Mental Health to keep the W.D. Partlow Developmental Center open as an essential state function.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes Partlow as the state's only residential facility for people with intellectual disabilities and notes it serves 151 residents with about 484 staff. It cites existing Alabama law designating Partlow as an essential government function and that its funds should not be prorated during General Fund deficits. It formally urges the Department of Mental Health to keep Partlow open to maintain this essential function and continue care for the residents, in a non-binding expression of the Legislature’s position.

Who It Affects

• Residents of the W.D. Partlow Developmental Center (about 151) who would continue to receive residential care if the center stays open.
• Partlow Developmental Center staff (about 484) who provide care and services to residents.

Key Provisions

• Urges the State Department of Mental Health to keep the W.D. Partlow Developmental Center open.
• Cites Section 22-50-15 of the Alabama Code, which declares Partlow State Hospital an essential function of state government and states that funds for its support will not be prorated during deficits.
• Notes that the measure is adopted with concurrence of both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative