HJR54 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

World Plumbing Day, March 11, 2013, recognized

Summary

HJR54 is a non-binding House Joint Resolution recognizing World Plumbing Day and the importance of the plumbing industry and licensed professionals in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution would officially recognize March 11, 2013 as World Plumbing Day in Alabama and celebrate the work of licensed plumbing professionals. It highlights that the World Plumbing Council and IAPMO promote health and safety through proper plumbing codes installed by trained professionals, and it notes the global impact of access to clean water and sanitation on health. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or require state spending.

Who It Affects

• Plumbing industry professionals and licensed plumbers in Alabama, who are recognized for their role in public health and safety.
• Alabama residents and the public at large, who benefit from safe water, sanitation, and increased awareness of plumbing's importance.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes March 11, 2013 as World Plumbing Day.
• Acknowledges the importance of the plumbing industry and licensed plumbing professionals.
• Notes that World Plumbing Day highlights the health and safety role of plumbing and the use of plumbing codes installed by trained professionals.
• References World Plumbing Council and IAPMO as organizations promoting safe plumbing standards.
• Concurrence of both houses to recognize World Plumbing Day; no changes to law or funding.

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