HJR182 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Huntsville Madison County Builders Association, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature adopted a resolution commending the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association and local partners for energy-code collaboration and its impact.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes and praises the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association, Huntsville Utilities, the City of Huntsville, the City of Madison, and Madison County for their cooperative work. The resolution notes that all new residential homes will be compliant with the Alabama Energy Code, which is said to reduce energy use and increase disposable income, helping the local economy. It also highlights the Association’s education efforts and presents this collaboration as a statewide model.

Who It Affects

• Huntsville Madison County Builders Association: receives formal recognition and commendation for leadership in energy-code adoption.
• Citizens of Madison County (and Alabama): benefit from energy savings and a stronger local economy due to energy-code compliant new homes.

Key Provisions

• Recognition and commendation of the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association, Huntsville Utilities, the City of Huntsville, the City of Madison, and Madison County for their cooperative efforts.
• A statement that all new residential homes will be compliant with the Alabama Energy Code, with claimed benefits of reduced resource consumption and increased disposable income.
• Acknowledgement of the Association’s efforts to educate members and the public about the Alabama Energy Code.
• Characterization of the implementation and cooperation as a statewide model of collaboration.
• Confirmation that the resolution was adopted by both the House and the Senate.

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