HJR743 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg Wren

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Medicaid, U. S. Congress urged to make full payment for mandatory Medicaid entitlement expansions under new health care laws

Summary

A resolution declaring Alabama's sovereignty and urging Congress to fully fund the Medicaid expansions and related costs under the new health care laws.

What This Bill Does

Declares Alabama's sovereignty under the U.S. Constitution's 10th Amendment and notes federal mandates overstep state powers. Urges the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that fully pays for all costs associated with the health care Acts, including mandatory Medicaid expansions and maintaining coverage for Alabama's existing Medicaid populations. Points to estimated costs for Alabama taxpayers and potential impacts on the state budget and essential services. Directs that copies be sent to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• Alabama state government and taxpayers – would face cost and budget implications; the bill urges federal funding to cover these costs, potentially relieving the state from bearing the full financial burden.
• Alabama residents – including those newly eligible for Medicaid under the Acts (up to about 400,000) and the uninsured, whose health coverage would be affected by the Medicaid expansion and ongoing coverage requirements.

Key Provisions

• Declare Alabama's sovereignty under the U.S. Constitution's 10th Amendment.
• Urge the U.S. Congress to fully pay for all costs related to the Acts, including mandatory Medicaid entitlement expansions and maintaining coverage for Alabama's previously federally optional Medicaid populations.
• Provide a copy of the resolution to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and Alabama's congressional delegation.
• Note estimated costs to Alabama taxpayers (at least $865.4 million through fiscal year 2023).

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