SJR111 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Greg J. Reed Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Arthur Orr William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Legislature urges local school systems and local governmental entities to hire or use local and in-state contractors to rebuild or repair buildings that were damaged or destroyed by the tornadoes
Summary: SJR111 is a non-binding resolution urging Alabama's local school systems and local governments to prioritize local and in-state contractors when rebuilding or repairing tornado-damaged buildings.
What This Bill Does
It asks local school systems and local governmental entities to hire or use local/in-state contractors for tornado-damaged buildings. It argues this could help the local economy and morale, and notes that Alabama has capable local contractors. It is a strong urging from the Legislature and expresses an expectation to the extent possible, but it does not change existing law.

Who It Affects
Local school systems in Alabama, urged to hire or use local/in-state contractors for rebuilding or repairing tornado-damaged school buildings.
Local governmental entities (cities and counties) in Alabama, urged to hire or use local/in-state contractors for rebuilding or repairing tornado-damaged government buildings.

Key Provisions
Provision that SJR111 urges local school systems and local governmental entities to hire or use local and in-state contractors to rebuild or repair buildings damaged by the tornadoes.
Rationale statements about economic benefits and morale; asserts Alabama has capable local/in-state contractors.
Notes that the resolution is non-binding and expresses the Legislature's strong urging and expectation to the extent possible; it does not amend existing law.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative