SJR57 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg AlbrittonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Congress, urged to pass amendment to limit laws to a single subject, clearly expressed in its title
Summary: SJR57 is a resolution from Alabama urging the U.S. Congress to amend the Constitution to require federal laws to address only a single subject, with that subject clearly stated in the title.
What This Bill Does
If adopted, it signals Alabama's support for a federal amendment that would prohibit Congress from passing or enacting bills that contain more than one subject, and would require the subject to be clearly expressed in the bill's title, sending the amendment to the states for ratification. It does not change Alabama law by itself. The resolution also cites expected benefits like reducing pork-barrel spending and omnibus bills and asks for copies to be sent to national leaders and Alabama's delegation.

Who It Affects
United States Congress and federal lawmakers, who would consider and potentially ratify a single-subject constitutional amendment.
Alabama residents and Alabama's congressional delegation, as the resolution expresses Alabama's position and directs copies to national leaders and the state’s delegation; any future federal law could affect all citizens if the amendment is adopted.

Key Provisions
A call for the U.S. Congress to pass a constitutional amendment stating that no federal bill shall embrace more than one subject and that the subject must be clearly expressed in the bill's title, with the amendment sent to the states for ratification.
The resolution notes benefits like reducing pork-barrel spending, rider provisions, omnibus legislation, and increasing accountability and transparency in Congress.
A directive to provide a copy of the resolution to the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Alabama's congressional delegation.

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