SJR34 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Expressing the intention of the Legislature not to expand Medicaid services in Alabama
Summary: A Senate joint resolution states that Alabama will not expand Medicaid and will not allocate funds for expansion.
What This Bill Does
The resolution declares the Legislature's intention not to expand Medicaid above current eligibility levels in Alabama. It explains that expansion could create long-term costs for future lawmakers and taxpayers, increase public assistance dependence, and strain the state General Fund, noting that expansion is not pursued in light of these concerns and previous reforms. It emphasizes continuing reforms to improve the existing system while preserving access to quality health care for vulnerable residents, and it directs that a copy be sent to the Governor and Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents who would become eligible under Medicaid expansion (they would not gain expanded eligibility).
Alabama taxpayers and the state General Fund (potential future costs are not desired to be incurred for expansion).
Vulnerable citizens who rely on Medicaid and related health care services (the approach focuses on maintaining care within the current system).
The Governor and Alabama's Congressional Delegation (recipients of the resolution).

Key Provisions
Expresses the Legislature's intention not to expand Medicaid above current eligibility levels in Alabama.
Notes that expansion would create long-term costs for future legislators and taxpayers and would strain the General Fund, and that the federal government has rejected certain expansion work requirements.
Affirms commitment to reforms within the existing system to protect vulnerable citizens and ensure access to quality health care.
Requires delivering a copy of the resolution to the Governor and Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

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