SJR116 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Roger Bedford, Jr.

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

J.T. WaggonerMark Slade BlackwellGreg J. ReedBobby D. Singleton

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Coal Industry and coal miners, in State of Alabama, commended

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution SJR116 commends Alabama's coal industry and coal miners for providing low-cost energy and contributing to the state's economy.

What This Bill Does

It formally commends the coal industry and miners for their ongoing efforts to provide low-cost energy and maintain employment opportunities. It highlights coal's role in keeping electricity affordable, attracting industry, and supporting state revenue, noting the large number of miners (over 4,000) and indirect jobs (over 16,000) and the industry's $2 billion annual size, along with tax dollars and charitable contributions to state and local governments.

Who It Affects

• Coal industry and coal miners: recognized and praised for their contributions to energy production and employment in Alabama.
• Alabama residents and state/local governments: benefit from low-cost electricity, job opportunities, and tax revenue generated by the coal industry.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Commend Alabama coal industry and individual miners for their ongoing efforts to provide low-cost energy and support quality of life and employment.
• Provision 2: Acknowledge the coal industry's economic impact, including the number of miners, indirect jobs, annual revenue, and the tax dollars and charitable contributions it provides to the state and local governments.

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