SJR53 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Pulp and Paper Industry Permanent Legislative Caucus, established

Summary

SJR53 creates a voluntary, permanent legislative caucus to study and support Alabama's pulp and paper industry, focusing on sustainability, economic impact, and workforce needs.

What This Bill Does

The bill would create the Pulp and Paper Industry Permanent Legislative Caucus as a voluntary group of legislators. It would study how federal rules and proposed rules affect Alabama's pulp and paper industry, assess current and future workforce development needs, and explore ways to keep the industry sustainable in the state. It would report findings and recommendations to the Legislature and state agencies, advise Alabama's Congressional Delegation, and provide comments to federal regulators on proposed rules. There is no pay or travel compensation for members, and clerical support can be provided as needed; membership can be organized as the caucus sees fit.

Who It Affects

• Alabama's pulp and paper industry and its workers, who stand to benefit from focused policy analysis, regulatory input, and workforce development planning aimed at sustaining jobs and industry health.
• State government, including the Legislature and state agencies, and federal regulators, which would receive reports and comments and may be influenced by the caucus's findings and recommendations.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Pulp and Paper Industry Permanent Legislative Caucus as a voluntary body open to any legislative member who wants to support the industry’s sustainability.
• The caucus will study the economic effects of federal rules and proposed federal rules on Alabama's pulp and paper industry.
• The caucus will study present and future workforce development needs within the Alabama pulp and paper industry.
• The caucus will study ways to ensure continued sustainability of the pulp and paper industry in Alabama.
• The caucus will report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Legislature and appropriate state agencies, and will advise the Alabama Congressional Delegation.
• The caucus will deliver comments to federal regulatory agencies concerning proposed federal rules and regulations affecting the Alabama industry.
• There shall be no legislative compensation, per diem, or travel expenses for attending caucus meetings.
• Clerical assistance shall be provided by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House upon request; the caucus may organize its membership as it deems appropriate.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative