SJR57 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Alabama's retail sector, recognized

Summary

A Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and commending Alabama's retail sector for its economic importance and community contributions.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would formally recognize Alabama's retail sector as a key part of the economy, citing its large employment footprint, significant contributions to GDP and tax revenue, and its efforts to support communities during the pandemic. It notes that retail, food, and beverage establishments employ over 400,000 people, generate substantial payroll, and contribute billions in sales and property taxes. It also highlights the sector's pandemic response, including making masks, producing hand sanitizer, feeding first responders, and donating to nonprofits. Finally, it asks citizens to thank local retailers and support their continued success.

Who It Affects

• Retail sector employers and workers in Alabama, who are recognized for their large employment share and economic contributions.
• Alabama residents and taxpayers, who benefit from sales and property tax revenues and from the retailers' community efforts and charitable activities.

Key Provisions

• Recognition and commendation of Alabama's retail sector and its contributions to the state's economy.
• Statements detailing the sector's economic impact, including employment (over 400,000 workers), GDP contribution (over $19 billion across retail, food, and beverage), payroll (over $9.2 billion), and annual retail sales (over $90 billion).
• Acknowledgment of tax contributions, including sales taxes collected in 2020 to fund education and essential programs and the role of property taxes.
• Acknowledgment of the retail sector's pandemic response and community support (masks, hand sanitizer production, meals for first responders, donations to nonprofits).
• A call for citizens to thank local retailers and support their continued prosperity.

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