HJR290 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mary Sue McClurkinCity Council
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Recognizing November 2012, as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month
Summary: A nonbinding House joint resolution recognizing November 2012 as COPD Awareness Month in Alabama and encouraging residents to learn about COPD prevention and treatment.
What This Bill Does
Designates November 2012 as COPD Awareness Month in Alabama and urges all residents to learn about prevention and treatment of COPD. It is a ceremonial, nonbinding expression by the Legislature and does not create new laws or enforceable requirements.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents, who are encouraged to learn about COPD prevention and treatment during COPD Awareness Month
Public health organizations and healthcare providers in Alabama, encouraged to participate in COPD awareness and education efforts

Key Provisions
Recognize November 2012 as COPD Awareness Month throughout the state
Encourage all Alabama residents to learn about the prevention and treatment of COPD

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Subjects: Resolutions, Designation

Acted on by Rules as Favorable

Forwarded to Governor on March 22, 2012 at 11:48 a. m. on March 22, 2012.

Assigned Act No. 2012-161.

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

Galliher motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules