SJR32 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton 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 Arthur Orr 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: Jones Act, Centennial Anniversary, recognized
Summary: Alabama acknowledges the Jones Act’s centennial and reaffirms support for it.
What This Bill Does
This is a joint resolution by the Alabama Senate and House that celebrates the centennial of the Jones Act and states support for the act. It notes the Act requires U.S.-owned, U.S.-crewed, and U.S.-built vessels and explains its role in national and homeland security. It also highlights Alabama-specific economic benefits, including thousands of maritime jobs and billions of dollars in economic impact connected to the Act.

Who It Affects
Alabama maritime workers and related industries (e.g., sailors, dockworkers) whose jobs and income are tied to the Jones Act (12,860 Alabama maritime jobs; $729.4 million in worker income).
Alabama economy and communities that benefit from Jones Act-related activity (about $2.8 billion in economic impact in Alabama).
U.S. national security and homeland security, through support of a domestic, American-owned, -crewed, and -built maritime fleet.

Key Provisions
Affirms the Alabama Senate and House's resolute support for the Jones Act.
Celebrates the Centennial Anniversary of the Jones Act.
Acknowledges the Jones Act's role in maintaining a domestic maritime industry critical to economic prosperity and national security.
Cites Alabama-specific economic data: 12,860 maritime jobs in Alabama, $729.4 million in worker income, and about $2.8 billion in Alabama economic impact tied to the Act.
State that this is a ceremonial resolution with no changes to existing law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory