SJR42 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Exports, efforts to promote Alabama's exports, Made in Alabama campaign, commended
Summary: SJR42 is a resolution that commends and supports Alabama's export efforts and the Made in Alabama branding campaign.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes and praises the growth of Alabama's exports and the Made in Alabama branding effort. It notes export performance (19.37 billion dollars to 188 countries in 2015) and the range of Alabama-made products, and it expresses support for continued work to reach new customers and markets worldwide. It acknowledges the role of the trade community and state agencies in promoting exports.

Who It Affects
Alabama exporters and businesses that sell products internationally, who gain recognition and may benefit from ongoing export promotion efforts.
Alabama trade-support entities and workers (Departments of Commerce and Agriculture & Industries, Port of Mobile, manufacturers, farmers, small businesses) whose work to promote exports is recognized and supported.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Commends Alabama's exports growth and the Made in Alabama branding campaign.
Provision 2: Celebrates the 2015 export performance (to 188 countries, totaling $19.37 billion) and the variety of Alabama-made products.
Provision 3: States support for continued efforts to reach new customers and markets to promote sustainable worldwide exports.

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, Congratulatory