SJR60 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Clay ScofieldCam WardJ.T. WaggonerTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Department of Agriculture and Industries, establish a program to promote agricultural products and services in Latin America

Summary

Urges and funds a Latin America program by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to promote Alabama agricultural products and services, with a $150,000 appropriation and a progress report due by October 1, 2014.

What This Bill Does

It would provide a $150,000 appropriation to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to establish a program promoting Alabama agricultural goods and services in Latin America. The program aims to boost exports, trade, and economic growth for Alabama farmers by expanding market opportunities in Latin American countries. The commissioner would report to the Legislature on the program's progress by October 1, 2014.

Who It Affects

• Alabama farmers and agricultural businesses, who could benefit from expanded exports and new markets in Latin America.
• Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, which would oversee the program and must provide a progress report to the Legislature.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Appropriation of $150,000 to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to establish a program promoting Alabama agricultural goods and services in Latin America.
• Provision 2: The commissioner shall report to the Legislature by October 1, 2014 on the progress of this effort.

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