SJR57 Alabama 2012 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 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 2012
Title: Alabama Spaceport Authority, expressing support
Summary: A Senate joint resolution expressing support for developing an Alabama Spaceport Authority and establishing a committee to study the proposal.
What This Bill Does
It creates the Alabama Spaceport Authority Committee to study the proposal for a spaceport. The committee includes the Directors of ADO, ADECA, and ALDOT, plus five appointed members (one each appointed by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and two appointed by the Speaker and two by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate). It expresses support for creating a spaceport authority and urges state agencies to cooperate in developing a comprehensive implementation and management plan, including potential roles for ALDOT and collaboration with federal agencies and private ventures, and directs educational program development to support spaceport efforts.

Who It Affects
State agencies (ALDOT, ADECA, ADO) would participate in the study, coordinate efforts, and help develop a plan for a spaceport.
The Alabama Board of Education would coordinate or direct educational programs related to spaceport development.
Federal agencies (DOE, FAA) and their contractors, as well as private space ventures interested in launching from Alabama, would be encouraged to cooperate and assist in development.
General public and Alabama residents could benefit from potential economic activity and educational opportunities tied to spaceport development.

Key Provisions
Establishes the Alabama Spaceport Authority Committee to study the proposal for a spaceport.
Specifies committee membership: Director of ADO, Director of ADECA, Director of ALDOT, plus one Governor appointee, one Lieutenant Governor appointee, two members appointed by the Speaker, and two by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
Expresses support for developing an Alabama Spaceport Authority and urges cooperation from state agencies to create a comprehensive plan for implementation and management.
Notes potential arrangements such as a division of ALDOT and encourages applying for grants; urges collaboration with federal agencies (DOE, FAA) and private ventures; and directs Board of Education to support related educational programs.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Designation