SJR13 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Gerald H. AllenRoger Bedford, Jr.Tammy IronsShadrack McGillPhillip W. WilliamsWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyJimmy HolleyHank SandersBobby D. SingletonBryan TaylorGreg J. ReedCam WardLinda Coleman-MadisonDick BrewbakerPaul BussmanBill HoltzclawGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyQuinton RossPaul SanfordHarri Anne SmithScott BeasonMark Slade BlackwellVivian Davis FiguresRusty GloverTrip PittmanJ.T. WaggonerGerald O. DialPriscilla DunnJerry L. FieldingDel MarshClay ScofieldRodger SmithermanTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Bicentennial Commission, created

Summary

Creates the Alabama Bicentennial Commission to plan and lead Alabama's 2019 bicentennial celebration.

What This Bill Does

Establishes a state commission to plan bicentennial activities, coordinate with private groups and local governments, and serve as a central source of information about events. Encourages state agencies to support bicentennial programs and coordinates with related federal or other state efforts. Requires annual reports to top state leaders through 2019 and sets a termination date of April 30, 2020; members are reimbursed for expenses but may not receive per diem for legislative members during sessions or when paid for other state work.

Who It Affects

• State government officials and agencies: appoints commission members ( Governor, Lieutenant Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House each appoint two members) and requires cooperation with the commission in planning and carrying out bicentennial activities.
• Private organizations, local governments, museums, parks, libraries, and other groups: encouraged to participate in bicentennial activities and programs, and to collaborate with the commission in commemorative efforts.

Key Provisions

• Creation of the Alabama Bicentennial Commission to lead and coordinate the statewide bicentennial celebration, including balancing ceremonial events with education and economic development and acting as a clearinghouse for information.
• Membership and operation: 12 members (two appointed by the Governor, two by the Lieutenant Governor, two by the President Pro Tempore, two by the Speaker, plus four agency directors) serving at the pleasure of their appointing authority; officers may be elected, staff may be hired, expenses reimbursed, legislative members subject to per diem restrictions, annual reports required through 2019, and termination of the commission on April 30, 2020.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative