SJR2 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Andrew JonesSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot Clyde Chambliss Sam Givhan Steve Livingston Del Marsh Clay Scofield Shay Shelnutt Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Scrap Recyclers Association of Alabama, Alabama Recycling Coalition, and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, commended
Summary: Senate Joint Resolution SJR2 commends and designates the Scrap Recyclers Association of Alabama and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and their members as essential businesses and workers for their role in supporting Alabama's manufacturing supply chain during the pandemic.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill would recognize scrap recyclers as essential businesses and their workers as essential workers who are necessary for producing goods in Alabama and globally. It highlights their contributions to keeping materials out of landfills, providing raw materials for manufacturers, and supporting various essential products and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also directs that copies of the resolution be distributed to the members of the associations as a formal commendation.

Who It Affects
Scrap Recyclers Association of Alabama and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and their members are designated as essential businesses and workers and are publicly commended.
Alabama manufacturers and the general public who rely on recycled materials and a stable supply chain benefit from the continued operation and recognition of the recycling industry.

Key Provisions
Declares the Scrap Recyclers Association of Alabama and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and their members as essential businesses and essential workers.
Commends the recycling industry's role in maintaining Alabama's manufacturing supply chain and economic viability during the pandemic.
Describes specific contributions, including keeping materials out of landfills, supplying raw materials for products (e.g., toilet paper, respirators, automobiles), providing reused auto parts, redeploying mobile devices for remote learning, and supplying feedstock for hygiene products and other essential goods.
Requires that appropriate copies of the resolution be distributed to the member organizations.

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