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SJR89 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2016, honoring all Alabama nurses, recognized
Summary

SJR89 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and honoring all Alabama nurses during National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2016).

What This Bill Does

It publicly honors Alabama nurses for their service and contributions to health care. It notes specific observance days within National Nurses Week (May 6 as National Nurses Day, May 8 as National Student Nurses Day, the Wednesday as National School Nurse Day, and May 12 as International Nurse Day) and highlights the theme 'Culture of Safety — It Starts with You.' It extends the Legislature’s highest commendation and best wishes to all Alabama nurses, while clarifying that this is a ceremonial recognition and does not change existing law.

Who It Affects
  • All Alabama nurses, who receive formal recognition and commendation during National Nurses Week.
  • The Alabama health care community and the public, which may benefit from emphasis on a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability in nursing.
Key Provisions
  • Recognizes National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2016) and honors all Alabama nurses.
  • Acknowledges specific observance days within the week: May 6 National Nurses Day, May 8 National Student Nurses Day, National School Nurse Day on the Wednesday during National Nurses Week, and May 12 International Nurse Day.
  • States the theme for 2016 is Culture of Safety — It Starts with You and notes safety is everyone’s responsibility.
  • Extends the Legislature’s highest commendation and best wishes to all Alabama nurses; clarifies this is a ceremonial recognition and does not amend or change existing law.
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

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2016-162.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

McCutcheon motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

S

Coleman-Madison motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Introduced

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature