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SJR4 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Dick Brewbaker
Dick Brewbaker
Republican
Co-Sponsor
J.T. Waggoner
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
South University, charter affirmed
Summary

SJR4 affirms South University, Montgomery's charter as an Alabama educational institution and authorizes it to continue offering postsecondary degree and certificate programs, with the Attorney General handling student complaints.

What This Bill Does

The resolution officially recognizes South University, Montgomery as chartered to operate educational programs beyond high school in Alabama. It notes the school's long history, accreditation, and alignment with federal state-authorization requirements. It also authorizes the Alabama Attorney General's Office to continue accepting and acting on complaints from current or prospective students about the university.

Who It Affects
  • South University, Montgomery — affirmed charter and continued authority to offer degree or certificate programs in Alabama
  • Students and prospective students — can file complaints with the Alabama Attorney General about the university
  • Office of the Attorney General — designated to receive and act on related student complaints
Key Provisions
  • Affirms South University, Montgomery as a chartered educational institution in Alabama and authorized to operate postsecondary programs (degrees or certificates).
  • Authorizes the Office of the Attorney General to continue to accept and, when appropriate, act on complaints submitted by students or prospective students regarding South University, Montgomery.
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, Legislative

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 3:14 p.m. on January 21, 2014

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Polizos motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Roll Call 36

H

Received in House of Representatives

S

Waggoner motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Reported from Rules

S

Introduced and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

Bill Text

Votes

Polizos motion to Concur In and Adopt

January 16, 2014 House Passed
Yes 67
No 17
Abstained 4
Absent 14

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature