SJR25 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Bryan TaylorGerald O. DialPhillip W. WilliamsBill HoltzclawDick BrewbakerGreg J. ReedScott BeasonRoger Bedford, Jr.Ben H. BrooksDel MarshJ.T. WaggonerTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

U. S. Congress urged to pass an amendment to the U. S. Constitution requiring balanced federal budget

Summary

SJR25 is a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass a constitutional amendment that would require a balanced federal budget.

What This Bill Does

The bill expresses Alabama's support for a balanced-budget amendment, asks Congress to pass such an amendment and send it to the states for ratification by a deadline, and directs that copies be sent to national leaders and Alabama's delegation. It does not create Alabama law or spending rules itself; it is a statement of position and a call for federal action.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and taxpayers, who would be affected indirectly if a balanced-budget amendment changed federal fiscal policy (though the resolution itself does not change laws),
• the United States Congress and federal government, which would be urged to propose and ratify a balanced-budget amendment,
• Alabama's congressional delegation, which receives a copy of the resolution and is urged to act on the proposal

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Urges the United States Congress to pass a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget by October 1, 2011 and to send it to the states for ratification.
• Provision 2: Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and to 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