HJR129 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Duwayne Bridges
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Walmart, Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, commended
Summary: The Alabama House commends Walmart for its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment to hire recently separated veterans with priority consideration and local recruitment.
What This Bill Does
This non-binding resolution expresses support for Walmart's program. It notes that the program gives priority job applicant status to veterans who left service in the last 12 months, and that veterans separated more than 12 months ago are eligible to apply based on their military service. It also states that recently separated veterans will be the first to be considered for Walmart jobs within 50 miles of each store.

Who It Affects
Recently separated veterans (within the past 12 months) who are seeking Walmart jobs and receive priority status.
Veterans separated more than 12 months ago who are eligible to apply based on their military service.
Local Walmart stores and their surrounding Alabama communities, through potential job opportunities and recruitment within a 50-mile radius.

Key Provisions
Commends Walmart for the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment.
Acknowledges that the program offers priority job applicant status to veterans separated within the past 12 months and eligibility for those separated more than 12 months based on military service.
States that recently separated veterans will be the first applicants considered for employment within a 50-mile radius of each local Walmart store.
Expresses concurrence by the Alabama Legislature in commending Walmart.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory