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HJR196 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Bill Poole
Bill Poole
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Alabama Community College Month, April, recognized
Summary

This joint resolution designates April as Alabama Community College Month and recognizes the Alabama Community College System’s role in accessible education, workforce development, and economic strength.

What This Bill Does

It proclaims April as Alabama Community College Month and highlights the system’s reach and impact, including 23 colleges and related sites, programs like dual enrollment, and outcomes such as enrollment numbers and degrees awarded. It also notes the Alabama Technology Network’s support for businesses and its impact on jobs and profits. It urges Alabamians and business/industry leaders to support local community colleges to continue improving transfer, workforce development, and adult education.

Who It Affects
  • Alabama students and prospective students who benefit from accessible, affordable education and workforce programs offered by the community college system.
  • Alabamians including residents, employers, and industry leaders who are encouraged to support local community colleges to strengthen education, workforce development, and economic activity.
Key Provisions
  • Recognize the accomplishments of the Alabama Community College System and its integrated mission of accessible, affordable education, workforce development, and adult education.
  • Proclaim April as Alabama Community College Month and urge all Alabamians and business/industry leaders to support and utilize local community colleges.
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

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 1:30 p.m. on April 6, 2017.

H

Assigned Act No. 2017-138.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Reported from Rules

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

Boothe motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature