SJR9 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Urging Governor to expand Medicaid

Summary

A Senate Joint Resolution urging the Governor to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

What This Bill Does

This is a non-binding resolution, not a law. If enacted, it publicly requests the Governor to expand Medicaid under the ACA. It argues that expansion would increase health coverage and preventive care for many Alabamians, boost the economy, and create jobs, supported by projected federal funding that covers most expansion costs.

Who It Affects

• Uninsured or low-income Alabama residents who would gain access to Medicaid coverage and preventive care if expansion occurs.
• Alabama hospitals and health care providers, and the state's economy, which would benefit from increased federal funding, more patients, and potential job growth.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Governor to immediately expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act to improve access to health care and stimulate revenue and job creation in Alabama.
• Notes that expansion could cover about 300,000 additional Alabamians and relies on federal funding (100% through 2017, decreasing to 90% by 2020) to offset state costs while boosting economic activity.

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