HJR231 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul DeMarco
Republican
Co-Sponsors: April Weaver Merika Coleman Lawrence McAdory Ed Henry Joe Faust Barry Moore Lynn Greer Alan Harper Mary Sue McClurkin K.L. Brown Mike Ball Wayne Johnson Rod Scott Jim Carns Lesley Vance Patricia Todd John W. Rogers Mac Buttram Alan Baker Duwayne Bridges Randy Wood Mike Hill Allen Farley Mike Jones Jim Barton John Merrill David Standridge Elaine Beech Chad Fincher Jamie Ison Bill Poole Chris England Juandalynn Givan Allen Treadaway Jay Love Alan Boothe David Sessions Greg Burdine Phil Williams Mike Hubbard Randy Davis Jim Patterson Kerry Rich Steve Hurst Jack Williams Ken Johnson Terri Collins Micky Hammon Mary Moore Paul W. Lee Barry Mask Artis McCampbell Dickie Drake Arthur Payne Donnie Chesteen
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, urged to review and uphold the Alabama Metal Coil Securement Act of 2009
Summary: A House resolution urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to review and rescind its ruling and to uphold Alabama's Metal Coil Securement Act of 2009.
What This Bill Does
The resolution notes that Alabama's 2009 act requires training and certification for drivers hauling metal coils and credits it with reduced spills. It expresses disagreement with FMCSA's finding that the act unduly burdens interstate commerce and urges the agency to review and rescind that ruling and to uphold the Alabama act. It also directs that copies be sent to FMCSA and the Governor.

Who It Affects
Alabama-based motor carriers and drivers who haul metal coils (subject to training/certification and penalties under the 2009 act)
Interstate motor carriers that haul metal coils into or through Alabama (potentially affected by federal rulings on the state act)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (recipient of the resolution's requests)
Governor of Alabama (recipient of the resolution)

Key Provisions
The Legislature disagrees with FMCSA's ruling that the Alabama Metal Coil Securement Act burdens interstate commerce.
The Legislature urges FMCSA to review and rescind its ruling and to uphold the 2009 Alabama act.
The resolution notes the history and claimed safety benefits of the act (training/certification and zero spills) to justify its support.
A copy of the resolution should be sent to FMCSA and to the Governor.

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