HJR486 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe LovvornRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

National Center for Asphalt Technology, recognized

Summary

The Alabama Legislature would recognize the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University for its service to the state and transportation infrastructure.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would officially recognize and commend NCAT, highlighting its role since 1986 in practical asphalt research and education. It notes the center's economic impact to Alabama (over $125 million per year), savings to the state DOT (about $160 million per year) and thinner pavement designs saving about $40 million per year, and its work with green pavement technologies and outreach. It is a symbolic tribute with no regulatory changes.

Who It Affects

• NCAT staff, researchers, and leaders at Auburn University, who are publicly recognized for their work
• Alabama Department of Transportation and other transportation stakeholders, and Alabama residents who benefit from NCAT’s research, savings, and improved infrastructure

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University for its service to Alabama
• Affirms NCAT's contributions to research, education, outreach, and advancement of asphalt pavement technology
• Notes economic and transportation savings attributed to NCAT's work (over $125 million in impact annually; DOT savings around $160 million annually; pavement designs saving about $40 million annually)
• Acknowledges NCAT's role in green pavement technologies and broad educational outreach
• Concludes with best wishes for continued success and states the resolution is a non-binding recognition by both houses of the Alabama Legislature

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