SJR110 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will BarfootSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Pandemic Response and Preparedness Commission, created

Summary

SJR110 creates the Alabama Pandemic Response and Preparedness Commission to study the COVID-19 response and help prepare for future pandemics.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a commission to review how the state’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches and local governments responded to COVID-19, identifying the main actions taken, their costs and benefits, and how they compare to other states. The commission may recommend future laws, policies, or practices to improve pandemic response. It must report its findings to the Governor and Legislature by the first day of the 2022 Regular Session and then dissolve.

Who It Affects

• Alabama state government entities (legislative, executive, and judicial branches) and county/municipal governments, which will be reviewed for their COVID-19 responses and may be affected by recommendations.
• Alabama residents and public employees, who may participate in public hearings and be influenced by any future policies or practices the commission recommends.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Alabama Pandemic Response and Preparedness Commission to study the state’s COVID-19 response and prepare for future pandemics.
• Requires the commission to review actions taken by each branch of government and by local governments, assess costs and benefits, and compare with actions in other states, with possible recommendations for future legislation, policies, or practices.
• Specifies the commission’s composition and leadership, including numerous appointed officials and the possibility to add members by majority vote, with a diversity consideration in appointments.
• Sets meeting requirements, including a first meeting within 90 days, at least three meetings with at least one public hearing, and public comment on costs and benefits.
• Establishes compensation rules: non-legislative members travel reimbursement only; legislative members receive regular compensation, per diem, and travel expenses.
• Requires the commission to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by the first day of the 2022 Regular Session and then stand dissolved.

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, Legislative