HJR27 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Alan Baker Chip Brown Steve Clouse Joe Faust Bob Fincher Wes Kitchens Rhett Marques Steve McMillan Ed Oliver Chris Pringle Randall Shedd Harry Shiver Matt Simpson Allen Treadaway
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spanish Fort, continuing operation and expansions, supported
Summary: HJR27 is a House Joint Resolution that expresses support for the continuing operation and expansion of the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort, including expansion funded by federal money.
What This Bill Does
The bill states legislative support for keeping the Spanish Fort cemetery open and expanding its capacity over time. It notes the cemetery is one of Alabama's few active veteran cemeteries and the only one in the southern part of the state, with plans for expansion every decade to provide 100 years of interment services; the first expansion phase is expected to be completed before 2024. It also mentions that the expansion could be fully funded by federal funds. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner.

Who It Affects
Veterans and their families in Alabama, who would benefit from continued operation and expanded burial capacity at the Spanish Fort cemetery.
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which receive copies of the resolution to support ongoing operation and funding coordination.

Key Provisions
Expresses support for the continuing operation and expansion of the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort.
Notes the cemetery is one of three active Alabama cemeteries and the only one in south Alabama, designed to be expanded every decade to provide 100 years of interment services, with the first expansion phase expected before 2024.
States the expansion project qualified for federal funds that would cover the entire cost of expansion.
Directs that copies of the resolution be delivered to the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative