SJR12 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom Whatley
Republican
Session: First Special Session 2015
Title: Auburn University, urged to claim nine national championships in football
Summary: SJR12 is a Senate joint resolution urging Auburn University to officially claim nine national championships in football.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes Auburn's football history and lists nine seasons some sources consider national championships. It asks Auburn to publicly claim these nine championships as part of the school's football legacy. It does not change state law or require the university to take legal action; it is a symbolic request from the legislature.

Who It Affects
Auburn University administration and athletics department — urged to officially claim the nine national championships.
Auburn fans and alumni — may be influenced by the university's public acknowledgment of the championships.

Key Provisions
Specific provision 1: The Legislature urges Auburn University to officially claim nine national championships in football.
Specific provision 2: The nine seasons cited are 1957, 2010, 1913, 1983, 1993, 1910, 1914, 1958, and 2004.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative

Introduced and referred to the Senate committee on Rules