SR137 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley Shadrack McGill Harri Anne Smith Gerald H. Allen Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Arthur Orr Scott Beason Jimmy Holley Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: U. S. Government urged to lift the moratorium on offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and to expedite the renewal of licenses and permits or offshore drilling
Summary: This Alabama Senate resolution asks the federal government to lift the Gulf of Mexico offshore drilling moratorium and to speed up renewal of licenses and permits for offshore drilling.
What This Bill Does
It does not create Alabama law. It expresses the Senate's position and urges the federal government to take action. Specifically, it calls for lifting the offshore drilling moratorium and expediting license and permit renewals, and it supports a broader energy policy that uses domestic resources while protecting the environment and aiming to lower energy costs. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be shared with Alabama's federal delegation and other national leaders.

Who It Affects
Federal government: urged to lift the moratorium and accelerate renewal of offshore drilling licenses and permits.
Alabama residents and economy: could benefit from increased access to domestic energy, lower energy costs, and potential job growth if offshore drilling resumes.

Key Provisions
Urges the federal government to lift the moratorium on offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Urges the federal government to expedite the renewal of licenses and permits for offshore drilling.
Supports a rational energy policy that uses homegrown energy resources while protecting the environment, with the goal of lowering energy costs and supporting jobs and economic growth.
Provides that a copy of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the President of the United States.

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