SJR52 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Bill Holtzclaw Roger Bedford, Jr.Priscilla Dunn Bill Hightower Shadrack McGill Quinton Ross Clay Scofield Jimmy Holley Del Marsh Arthur Orr Greg J. Reed Bobby D. Singleton Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen Mark Slade Blackwell Linda Coleman-Madison William “Bill” M. Beasley Dick Brewbaker George M. “Marc” Keahey Trip Pittman Bryan Taylor Tom Whatley Phillip W. Williams Paul Bussman Jerry L. Fielding Rusty Glover Harri Anne Smith Rodger Smitherman Tammy Irons Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Hank Sanders Paul Sanford J.T. Waggoner
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: State Troopers, commended
Summary: This Senate Joint Resolution commends state troopers and directs the creation of a new career-advancement structure for troopers within the unified Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency as part of the consolidation.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes and honors state troopers, notes the consolidation of troopers into the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, and directs the agency and the Alabama State Personnel Department to create a new trooper classification structure that includes a higher level above current trooper and allows for career advancement and pay increases for qualifying troopers.

Who It Affects
State Troopers: gain a new higher classification level and potential pay increases as part of career advancement.
Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and Alabama State Personnel Department: tasked with creating the new trooper classification structure and coordinating the consolidation effects.

Key Provisions
Recognizes the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and troopers and outlines their roles and dangers.
States that troopers will be consolidated into the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency effective January 2, 2015.
Directs ASLEA to work with the Alabama State Personnel Department to create a new structure for the trooper classification series, including adding a fully functional level above the current trooper classification.
States that the new classification structure will allow career advancement and pay increases for well-deserving troopers.

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