SJR27 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Vivian Davis FiguresSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Dick Brewbaker Jerry L. Fielding Gerald O. Dial Arthur Orr Trip Pittman Bryan Taylor Mark Slade Blackwell Bill Holtzclaw Bobby D. Singleton Harri Anne Smith William “Bill” M. Beasley Rusty Glover Clay Scofield Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Jimmy Holley Del Marsh Shadrack McGill Tom Whatley Phillip W. Williams Paul Bussman Tammy Irons Hank Sanders Rodger Smitherman Gerald H. Allen Priscilla Dunn George M. “Marc” Keahey Quinton Ross Paul Sanford J.T. Waggoner Scott Beason Greg J. Reed Cam Ward
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: American Heart Month, month of February, designated
Summary: Alabama designates February 2013 as American Heart Month to raise awareness and promote lifesaving actions against heart disease.
What This Bill Does
Designates February 2013 as American Heart Month in Alabama. Highlights heart disease as a leading health issue and promotes awareness, education, and prevention. Encourages people to learn warning signs, get CPR trained, call 911, and support AED programs, and directs that a copy of the resolution be displayed during February 2013.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents who are encouraged to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, receive CPR training, call 911 when symptoms occur, and participate in AED programs.
Public health groups, schools, hospitals, and local governments that can promote heart health awareness and display the resolution during February 2013.

Key Provisions
Designates February 2013 as American Heart Month in the State of Alabama.
Recognizes the ongoing fight against heart disease and its impact on deaths and costs, and promotes awareness, education, and prevention efforts.
Urges citizens to learn warning signs, be trained in CPR, call 911, and support comprehensive AED programs to help save lives, with the goal of incorporating these tools into broader programs.
Provides that a copy of the resolution be supplied for appropriate presentation and display during February 2013.

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, Designation