SJR21 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Alabama Grocers Association, commended
Summary: SJR21 is a non-binding Senate Joint Resolution that congratulates the Alabama Grocers Association on its 30th anniversary and recognizes its contributions to the state.
What This Bill Does
The bill publicly commends the Alabama Grocers Association and designates Alabama Grocers Association Day. It highlights the association as a trade group serving retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers, and notes its educational scholarships and public awareness programs. It also emphasizes the association’s economic impact in Alabama, including jobs, wages, taxes, and overall economic influence.

Who It Affects
Alabama Grocers Association and its member businesses, employees, and affiliates, which receive formal recognition and commendation.
Alabama residents and the state's economy, who benefit from the association's scholarships, workforce impact, and contributions to local food production and commerce.

Key Provisions
Recognizes the Alabama Grocers Association on its 30th anniversary and designates a day in its honor (Alabama Grocers Association Day).
Commends the association as a professional trade group with 350+ members and 800+ retail outlets in Alabama; notes the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation has awarded over $1.28 million in scholarships.
Highlights the Buy Alabama's Best program and the economic impact of Alabama food companies (approximately $2 billion) along with the association’s broader economic contributions: 70,000+ jobs, over $2.2 billion in wages, more than $1.2 billion in taxes, and an annual total economic impact exceeding $12 billion.
The resolution is adopted by both chambers and has been signed into law (Status: Signed, Date: 2020-03-03).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory