SJR75 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: Women's Heart Health Initiative, recognized
Summary: SJR75 recognizes the Women's Heart Health Initiative and calls for action to improve screening, education, and collaboration to reduce deaths from heart disease among women.
What This Bill Does
It acknowledges the need for a 'Call to Action' and urges strategies that address warning signs, socioeconomic factors, cultural barriers, and lifestyle choices for high-risk women. It encourages public policy action and collaboration with private partners to raise awareness and promote education about heart disease. It supports programs to increase screening and early detection, ensure access to treatment protocols, and provide support for healthier lifestyle choices. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Who It Affects
Women at highest risk for heart disease, including African-American and Latina women, who would benefit from more screening, education, and access to treatment.
Public health officials, healthcare providers, and policymakers in Alabama who would implement, coordinate, and monitor these efforts and collaborate with private partners.

Key Provisions
Recognizes the monumental need for a 'Call to Action' with strategies to address warning signs and risk factors for women, considering socioeconomic, cultural, and lifestyle factors.
Encourages public policy to be implemented and monitored and promotes collaboration with private partners to raise awareness and education about heart disease.
Supports increasing screening programs to identify risk factors, aid in early detection and prevention, and ensure access to medical treatment protocols for heart disease.
Provides suggestions and support for lifestyle changes that help manage heart disease for those at highest risk, to improve quality of life.
Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

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, Congratulatory