SJR81 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Clyde ChamblissChris ElliottDan RobertsShay Shelnutt

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Water infrastructure projects, supporting local control of

Summary

SJR81 is a resolution that supports local control of Alabama's water and wastewater infrastructure and opposes mandates that push material preferences.

What This Bill Does

It states support for local control of water and wastewater systems in Alabama and rejects federal and state mandates that require specific materials or policies. It argues that system design should be decided locally by communities and engineers based on local needs. It cautions against mandates such as open competition or other 'innovative materials' requirements that could override local judgment.

Who It Affects

• Local communities, water utilities, and engineers in Alabama would retain authority to select materials and design approaches based on local needs.
• Federal and state agencies or policymakers issuing mandates on water infrastructure materials would be opposed or pressured to refrain from imposing material preferences.

Key Provisions

• Affirms support for local control of Alabama water and wastewater systems and the materials used.
• Opposes federal and state mandates that promote material preferences for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure (examples include open competition and innovative materials).
• Emphasizes that material and design choices should reflect factors important to local communities.

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