SJR92 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 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: State agencies, state departments, and public entities urged to distribute reports and documents to Legislature via Internet
Summary: State lawmakers urge state agencies to distribute reports and documents to the Legislature via the Internet to save money and reduce paper use.
What This Bill Does
By enacting this non-binding resolution, the Legislature asks all state agencies, state departments, and public entities to comply with Section 29-1-25 by delivering publications to legislators online rather than on paper. It highlights that online distribution saves money and paper, citing past annual copy paper costs. It also notes that legislators may still request paper copies if needed, under the existing law.

Who It Affects
State agencies, state departments, and public entities, who would be encouraged to distribute reports and documents to the Legislature online rather than in paper form.
Legislators, who would receive materials electronically and may request paper copies under existing law.

Key Provisions
Urges compliance with Section 29-1-25, Code of Alabama 1975, by distributing materials to members of the Legislature via the Internet.
Emphasizes cost savings from online distribution, noting past paper costs and encouraging reduction of paper use.
Maintains legislators' right to receive paper copies promptly on request under existing law.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative