HJR29 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Laura Hall

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

SaveFirst, commended

Summary

HJR29 is a House Joint Resolution recognizing SaveFirst and endorsing its SaveNow WinLater savings program to help Alabama families.

What This Bill Does

The resolution honors SaveFirst as a nonprofit effort supported by Impact Alabama and notes its work with universities to provide free tax preparation and to promote savings for low-to-moderate income families. It describes the SaveNow WinLater savings incentive (prize-based rewards for investing in savings bonds) and highlights the program’s impact, including trained students, families served, and tax refunds and savings achieved. The Legislature expresses its full support for SaveNow WinLater as a positive tool to encourage savings among Alabama’s working families and wishes SaveFirst continued success.

Who It Affects

• SaveFirst and Impact Alabama (organization and program coordinators) receive formal recognition and support.
• Low-to-moderate income working families in Alabama who benefit from free tax preparation and savings incentives; Alabama colleges/universities and students participating in service-learning and tax-prep activities.

Key Provisions

• Recognition and commendation of SaveFirst and endorsement of the SaveNow WinLater program as a positive savings effort.
• Statement of full legislative support for SaveNow WinLater and continued success of SaveFirst in serving Alabama families.

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