SJR107 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Larry StuttsSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Chris Elliott Vivian Davis Figures Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Chronic Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Task Force, created
Summary: SJR107 creates a Chronic Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Task Force to study Alabama’s obesity and diabetes situation and report findings to lawmakers.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a task force made up of lawmakers, medical professionals, and state officials to study health impacts, costs, and treatments related to chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes. The group will examine how data can influence decisions to prevent obesity and diabetes and understand potential cost savings from prevention. The task force must report its findings by the 15th legislative day of the 2022 Regular Session, after which it will be dissolved.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents, especially in rural areas, who have obesity or type 2 diabetes and may benefit from improved prevention, treatment, and cost information.
Health professionals and researchers who provide expertise and support the task force's study of health impacts, costs, and treatments.
State government entities and insurers (such as the State Employees' Insurance Board and public health agencies) that will use the task force findings to inform decisions and potential policy changes.

Key Provisions
Creates the Chronic Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Task Force.
Defines membership: 2 House members appointed by the Speaker, 1 House member by the House Minority Leader, 2 Senate members appointed by the President Pro Tempore, 1 Senate member by the Senate Minority Leader, 1 endocrinologist appointed by the Medical Association of Alabama, 1 obesity expert certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine appointed by the Board of Medical Examiners, CEO of the State Employees' Insurance Board or designee, and State Health Officer or designee; appointing authorities must ensure diversity by gender, race, and geography.
Requires two co-chairs chosen by the respective appointing authorities.
First meeting by December 30, 2021, with meetings as needed thereafter.
Tasks: study health implications, costs, and treatments related to obesity and type 2 diabetes; study how data can influence decision making to promote prevention and demonstrate cost savings.
Compensation: legislative members receive regular per diem and travel expenses for task force meetings.
Reporting: due by the 15th legislative day of the 2022 Regular Session to the Speaker, President Pro Tempore, and committee chairs; task force dissolves after reporting.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative