HR202 Alabama 2013 Session

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.

What This Bill Does

This is a non-binding House resolution that publicly recognizes Walmart's effort to hire veterans. It describes Walmart's Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, including priority job applicant status for veterans who were discharged in the last 12 months. It also notes that veterans separated more than 12 months ago can apply for Walmart jobs based on their military service, and that recently separated veterans are the first applicants considered for openings within 50 miles of local Walmart stores.

Who It Affects

• Recently separated veterans (within the past 12 months) in Alabama — receive priority status and first consideration for Walmart jobs within 50 miles of local stores.
• Veterans separated more than 12 months ago — eligible to apply for Walmart jobs based on their military service.
• Walmart and the Alabama business community — receive public recognition for supporting veterans through the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment.

Key Provisions

• Commends Walmart for the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment.
• Programs provides priority job applicant status to veterans separated within the past 12 months.
• Veterans separated more than 12 months ago are eligible to apply for Walmart jobs based on their military service.
• Recently separated veterans are the first applicants considered for employment within 50 miles of each local Walmart store.
• Notes Walmart's motivation to recruit top local talent and to give back to those who have served.

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