HJR7 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul W. LeeRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA), commended
Summary: This House Joint Resolution commends the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) on its 40th anniversary.
What This Bill Does
Publicly recognizes AMEA’s 40-year history and its role in Alabama’s electric utility community. It notes AMEA’s efforts to provide dependable, economical power and to pursue innovative generation and renewable projects, as well as electric vehicle infrastructure. It also highlights the value-added services AMEA provides to its member cities and expresses best wishes for continued success. The resolution is ceremonial and does not change existing laws.

Who It Affects
AMEA and its member municipalities (Alexander City, Dothan, Fairhope, Foley, LaFayette, Lanett, Luverne, Opelika, Piedmont, Sylacauga, and Tuskegee) which receive formal recognition for their 40-year partnership and services.
Residents and businesses in AMEA's member cities, who may indirectly benefit from AMEA’s ongoing focus on affordable power and related services.

Key Provisions
Recognizes AMEA’s 1981 enabling legislation and its formation as a public corporation to provide dependable, economical electric power and related services.
Commends AMEA members (Alexander City, Dothan, Fairhope, Foley, LaFayette, Lanett, Luverne, Opelika, Piedmont, Sylacauga, Tuskegee) for participating in Joint Action and benefiting from AMEA’s power supply initiatives, resources, competitive rates, and value-added programs and services.
Cites AMEA’s initiatives, including the Alabama Direct Fuel Cell Demonstration Project, the AMEA-Sylacauga Plant, renewable projects (solar research and utility-scale solar), and electric vehicle infrastructure.
Notes AMEA’s role as a low-cost power supplier and its distribution services support, regulatory compliance and territorial support, and economic development support programs.
States the Legislature honors and congratulates AMEA and wishes it continued success in meeting the energy needs of its customers.

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, Congratulatory