SJR19 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Vivian Davis FiguresSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Rusty Glover Cam Ward Dick Brewbaker Priscilla Dunn Rodger Smitherman Bryan Taylor Gerald H. Allen Scott Beason Jerry L. Fielding Shadrack McGill J.T. Waggoner Roger Bedford, Jr.Gerald O. Dial Trip Pittman Greg J. Reed Harri Anne Smith Tom Whatley William “Bill” M. Beasley Quinton Ross Mark Slade Blackwell Jimmy Holley Bill Holtzclaw Tammy Irons George M. “Marc” Keahey Del Marsh Paul Sanford Linda Coleman-Madison Clay Scofield Phillip W. Williams Paul Bussman Arthur Orr Hank Sanders Bobby D. Singleton
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Million Hearts Campaign, supported
Summary: This Senate Joint Resolution expresses support for the Million Hearts Campaign and encourages Alabamians to adopt heart-healthy habits.
What This Bill Does
It states Alabama's support for the Million Hearts Campaign and notes its goal to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. It acknowledges that heart disease and stroke are major causes of death in Alabama and that prevention and treatment can save lives and health care dollars. It urges all Alabamians to become supporters and adopt heart-healthy habits to live longer, healthier lives, with the Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation leading the state's efforts.

Who It Affects
All Alabamians: encouraged to sign up as supporters and adopt heart-healthy habits to improve longevity and health.
Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation: identified as the lead organization promoting the Million Hearts Campaign in Alabama.

Key Provisions
Expresses support for the Million Hearts Campaign.
Urges all Alabamians to sign up as supporters and adopt heart-healthy habits to live longer, healthier, more productive lives.
Notes that heart disease and stroke are major causes of death and that prevention and treatment can save lives and health care dollars.
Describes the campaign's goal to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017, through actions such as taking aspirin, controlling blood pressure, managing cholesterol, and stopping smoking.
Recognizes the Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation as leading the state's efforts to promote the campaign.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative