SJR41 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Urging Governor to expand Medicaid
Summary: A Senate resolution urging the Governor to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
It expresses the legislature's intent and asks the Governor to expand Medicaid now. It argues that expansion would improve access to health care, reduce uncompensated care, and boost economic activity and job creation. It also notes how federal funding for expansion would work and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Governor.

Who It Affects
Uninsured and low-income Alabama residents who would gain Medicaid coverage if expansion occurs
Alabama hospitals, healthcare providers, and the state's economy which could benefit from increased funding, revenue, and jobs

Key Provisions
Urges the Governor to expand Medicaid immediately under the Affordable Care Act to improve access to health care and to promote economic activity and job creation in Alabama.
States that expanded Medicaid would provide access to preventive care and reduce costs for previously uninsured residents with incomes below 133% of the federal poverty level.
Notes federal funding details: 100% of expansion costs covered by the federal government through 2017, gradually decreasing to 95% in 2017 and 90% by 2020.
Argues that expansion would generate substantial economic activity and tax revenue, and that not expanding would mean loss of federal funds and financial strain on hospitals.
Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Governor Robert Bentley to convey the legislature's position.

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