SJR58 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Will Barfoot Donnie Chesteen Chris Elliott Garlan Gudger Andrew Jones Del Marsh Tim Melson Randy Price Dan Roberts David Sessions Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Census, standards for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas, opposing proposed changes to
Summary: This resolution opposes the proposed changes to the standards for delineating metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas and asks federal officials to consider Alabama’s concerns.
What This Bill Does
It states that the Alabama Legislature strongly opposes the new OMB standards that would raise the threshold between metropolitan and micropolitan areas from 50,000 to 100,000. It notes that seven Alabama population centers would be affected and warns that the change could hurt business recruitment, job growth, and federal aid distinctions. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the President and the Director of the OMB to record Alabama's opposition as an official comment.

Who It Affects
Seven Alabama population centers that would be reclassified from metropolitan to micropolitan under the proposed standards, potentially affecting business recruitment and expansion in those areas.
Alabama communities and regions that could face negative effects on federal aid or related distinctions if the new standards are adopted.

Key Provisions
Opposition to the proposed OMB standards changing the metropolitan/micropolitan threshold from 50,000 to 100,000.
Highlights that several Alabama MSAs would be adversely affected, with concerns about business recruitment and jobs.
Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the President and the Director of the OMB to record Alabama's opposition as an official comment.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative