SJR53 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
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 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 April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Alabama's International Trade and Export Professionals, commended
Summary: SJR53 is a Senate Joint Resolution that commends Alabama's 2021 export performance and recognizes the state's international trade professionals, trade partnerships, and exporting businesses, while encouraging continued growth.
What This Bill Does
The resolution acknowledges that Alabama's exports in 2021 totaled $20.9 billion to 189 countries, with two-way trade of $52.4 billion. It recognizes the contributions of the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, the Port of Mobile, Export Alabama Alliance, trade organizations, and Alabama's manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture sectors as well as small exporting businesses and the workers involved. It encourages continued growth of Alabama's exports in the global marketplace.

Who It Affects
Exporting companies and individuals in Alabama who sell products internationally
State agencies and organizations that support trade (e.g., Alabama Department of Commerce, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Port of Mobile, Export Alabama Alliance, trade groups)
Industries involved in export (manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, small exporting businesses)

Key Provisions
Commends Alabama's 2021 export performance and congratulates those who contributed
Recognizes Alabama's international trade professionals, state agencies, the Port of Mobile, Export Alabama Alliance, trade organizations, and export-oriented sectors (manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, small businesses)
Encourages continued growth of Alabama's exports to the global marketplace
Notes key export metrics for context (exports totaling $20.9 billion to 189 countries; two-way trade of $52.4 billion; top category transportation equipment at $10.35 billion; other major exports include chemicals, forest products, primary metals manufacturing, and non-electrical machinery)

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