SJR92 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Safe exploration of oil and gas in Gulf of Mexico and continued and expanded federal revenue sharing, supported

Summary

A nonbinding Alabama Senate resolution urging the federal government to maintain and expand offshore Gulf of Mexico oil and gas access and to lift caps on Gulf revenue sharing to benefit Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The resolution states support for safe offshore oil and gas exploration and economic benefits from Gulf activity. It urges continued access to the Central and Western Gulf planning areas and the non-moratorium portion of the Eastern Gulf, with expanded access in the Eastern Gulf in future leasing programs. It calls for ending efforts to repeal Gulf revenue sharing and for lifting the cap on revenue sharing for Alabama and other Gulf states. It also directs that copies be sent to key federal leaders and Alabama’s congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and the state’s economy, who could see jobs, revenue, and economic growth from Gulf offshore activity and revenue sharing.
• The federal government and Gulf Coast states (including Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas), whose leasing access policies and revenue-sharing arrangements would be shaped by the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Advocates continued access to the Central and Western Gulf of Mexico Planning Areas and the non-moratorium portion of the Eastern Gulf Planning Area.
• Urges expanded access in the remainder of the Eastern Gulf Planning Area in future five-year offshore leasing programs.
• Calls for ending efforts to repeal Gulf of Mexico revenue sharing and supports lifting the existing revenue-sharing cap for Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
• Requires transmitting copies of the resolution to the President, the Secretary of the Interior, the Speaker of the House, the Senate Majority Leader, 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