HR405 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Connie C. Rowe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes National Correctional Officers and Employees Week and commends correctional officers and Department of Corrections staff for their service.

What This Bill Does

The bill officially acknowledges the work of correctional officers and DOC employees in Alabama, highlighting their roles in maintaining safe facilities, custody, care, and rehabilitation of offenders, and notes they serve in many positions such as administrators, wardens, chaplains, nurses, teachers, and managers. It commends them for performing their jobs under difficult circumstances and for supporting public safety and offender reentry.

Who It Affects

• Correctional officers and Department of Corrections employees in Alabama (across roles such as administrators, wardens, chaplains, nurses, supervisors, social workers, teachers, and managers) who are recognized and commended.
• The general public in Alabama who benefit from the acknowledged service of correctional staff and the emphasis on public safety.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.
• Commends correctional officers and Department of Corrections employees for their service and for working under difficult circumstances, acknowledging their roles in custody, care, rehabilitation, and public safety.

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