SJR69 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Gerald O. DialBill HoltzclawHarri Anne SmithJimmy HolleyArthur OrrQuinton RossPaul SanfordTrip PittmanDel MarshBryan Taylor

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Job Creation and Military Stability Commission, established (2011-20133)

Summary

SJR69 creates the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission to study military forces and related jobs and to advise on how to protect and grow Alabama’s defense presence and economy.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a commission led by the Lieutenant Governor with key legislative and agency members to study all DoD resources in Alabama, their economic impact, current policies, and job effects. It forms four community advisory groups for the four military hubs, aims to coordinate with local leaders, and requires an annual report to the Legislature detailing recommendations and potential funding needs. The bill also sets a very small annual expense cap and defines meeting rules and staff support.

Who It Affects

• Communities around Redstone Arsenal, Anniston Army Depot, Maxwell Air Force Base (including Gunter Annex), and Fort Rucker, which may see advisory input, focus on stability of military presence, and local job and economic impacts.
• Alabama state government and military-related agencies (Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Adjutant General, Director of Homeland Security, Director of the Alabama Development Office) to coordinate, fund, and report on military stability and job creation.

Key Provisions

• The Lieutenant Governor is the chair; two vice chairs are the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House or their designees.
• Four additional groups join the commission: two House members, two Senate members, the Adjutant General, the Director of Homeland Security, the Director of the Alabama Development Office, four retired senior military members from the four facilities, and four civic leaders from those communities.

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