HJR147 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Barry Mask

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Canada - United States, New International Trade Crossing, expressing support for

Summary

Alabama's House expresses support for the New International Trade Crossing between the United States and Canada and asks for legislation to make it happen.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, this resolution signals Alabama's support for the Detroit/Windsor border crossing project and urges lawmakers to pass the necessary laws to enable a public-private partnership and an agreement with Canada to build the bridge. It highlights the crossing as a six-lane bridge with U.S. and Canadian lanes and new border facilities, and explains the project’s potential economic impact. The resolution does not allocate money or create new programs; it simply expresses support and a call to act.

Who It Affects

• Alabama state government and legislature, which would officially express support and push for related legislation
• Alabama residents and businesses, who could benefit indirectly from improved U.S.–Canada trade and related jobs
• The U.S. economy and U.S.–Canada trade, due to potential increased trade capacity and jobs
• Michigan and Canada project partners and stakeholders, who would participate in the public-private partnership to build and operate the crossing

Key Provisions

• Expresses Alabama legislative support for constructing the New International Trade Crossing between the United States and Canada
• Urges the adoption of necessary legislation to facilitate the project, including authority for a public-private partnership and an agreement with Canada to build the crossing

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, Legislative