SJR10 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Gerald H. Allen Jerry L. Fielding Jimmy Holley Mark Slade Blackwell Tom Whatley William “Bill” M. Beasley
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Bentley, Governor Robert, commended
Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 10 commends Governor Bentley and ALDOT Director John Cooper for their leadership in promoting and implementing the ATRIP program.
What This Bill Does
It publicly recognizes and praises the governor and the ALDOT director for their leadership on ATRIP. It notes that more than 105 road and bridge projects are moving forward in the first funding round, funded through GARVEE and RAMP, and states that ATRIP is the largest such program in Alabama history. It explains that ATRIP funds improvements without raising taxes and emphasizes the safety and economic development benefits of updated roads and bridges. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to the governor and to the ALDOT director.

Who It Affects
Governor Robert Bentley — recognized and commended for leadership on ATRIP
ALDOT Director John Cooper — recognized and commended for implementing ATRIP
Alabama residents and road users — benefit from ATRIP road and bridge improvements and related safety and economic development

Key Provisions
Commends Governor Bentley and ALDOT Director John Cooper for leadership in ATRIP
Acknowledges progress of ATRIP, including 105+ projects in the first funding round
Notes ATRIP funding uses GARVEE and RAMP and can fund improvements without raising taxes
Highlights that ATRIP upgrades support safety and economic development
Provides that copies of the resolution be sent to the Governor and the ALDOT Director

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, Congratulatory