SJR4 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Republican
Session: Second Special Session 2015
Title: Keller, Helen, endorsing the choice of Helen Keller's image on ten dollar bill
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution endorses Helen Keller's image for the redesigned $10 bill and urges Alabama residents to support it by contacting the U.S. Treasury.
What This Bill Does
State lawmakers express support for using Helen Keller's image on the redesigned $10 bill. The resolution notes the Treasury's plan to include a tactile element and invites public input via Twitter and the Thenew10 website. It asks Alabama citizens and interested organizations to view Keller's lifetime accomplishments on YouTube and promptly tell the U.S. Treasury that she is the best choice to represent America. The resolution does not change Alabama law; it is a symbolic endorsement.

Who It Affects
Alabama citizens and organizations, who are encouraged to view Keller's accomplishments and submit their support to the U.S. Treasury.
The U.S. Treasury and the federal currency redesign process, which can consider public input as part of selecting the new $10 bill.

Key Provisions
Endorses Helen Keller as the best choice to represent America on the redesigned $10 bill.
Urges Alabama citizens and interested persons to view Keller's lifetime accomplishments and promptly communicate their support to the U.S. Treasury using the specified channels (public input via Tweets and the Thenew10 website).
Notes the federal Treasury's plan to include a tactile element on the new bill.

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