SJR22 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Chris Elliott Vivian Davis Figures Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Butler, Kelly, commended
Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 22 formally commends Kelly Butler for outstanding professional achievement and dedicated service as Alabama Finance Director and honors his retirement.
What This Bill Does
This resolution publicly recognizes Kelly Butler for his long public service and retirement as Alabama Finance Director on August 1, 2021. It notes his appointment as Finance Director by Governor Kay Ivey on December 1, 2018, after serving as acting director since August 15, 2018. It also highlights his prior roles, including State Budget Officer, Assistant State Finance Director for Fiscal Operations, and Senate Fiscal Officer, along with earlier work in the Department of Revenue. The resolution expresses admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for his future, and indicates the measure was adopted by both houses of the Legislature and signed by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Kelly Butler — receives formal commendation and best wishes for his retirement.
Alabama state government and public service community — public acknowledgment of leadership and service in the Department of Finance.

Key Provisions
Formal commendation by the Alabama Legislature for Kelly Butler's outstanding professional achievement and dedicated service.
Recognition of his retirement as Alabama Finance Director on August 1, 2021.
Statement of his appointment as Director on December 1, 2018, after serving as acting State Finance Director since August 15, 2018.
Overview of Butler's prior roles (Assistant State Finance Director for Fiscal Operations, State Budget Officer, Senate Fiscal Officer, and work with the Department of Revenue).
Expression of admiration, appreciation, and sincere best wishes for his future endeavors.
Resolution adopted by both the Senate and House and signed by the Governor.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory