SJR79 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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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: Benjamin, Regina M., U. S. Surgeon General, joint session of Legislature called for address by
Summary: SJR79 calls for a joint session of the Alabama Legislature to hear an address by U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin.
What This Bill Does
It directs both the Senate and House to hold a joint session on April 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the House chamber for the purpose of hearing an address by U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. The resolution shows both chambers concurred in this action. It is a ceremonial action, not a statute or policy change.

Who It Affects
Members of the Alabama Senate and House who will attend the joint session
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, who will be the speaker at the address

Key Provisions
Provision 1: A joint session of the Senate and House will be held on April 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the House chamber for the purpose of hearing an address by U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin.
Provision 2: The resolution requires concurrence of both chambers for this session; it reflects bicameral approval.

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