HJR35 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris PringleRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR OFFSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEASING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Summary: HJR35 is a nonbinding Alabama House resolution that endorses offshore oil and natural gas leasing and development and urges federal action to maintain and expand leasing programs.
What This Bill Does
The resolution strongly urges the President and federal agencies to pursue policies that support long-term American energy leadership and continued offshore leasing, including in waters off Alabama. It highlights the economic and energy security benefits of offshore oil and gas, such as jobs and revenue for governments, and notes Alabama's reliance on natural gas for electricity. It calls for the prompt start of a Multi-sale Environmental Impact Analysis and a robust five-year offshore leasing program that allows lease sales in 2024 and beyond, and it directs that copies be sent to key federal officials and Alabama’s delegation.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents and state government, who could gain economic benefits from ongoing offshore energy activity, royalties, and related funding for conservation and state programs.
Federal agencies and the offshore energy industry (including the President, Interior Department, Transportation Department, FERC, and Alabama’s congressional delegation), who are encouraged to act on continuing and expanding offshore leasing and development.

Key Provisions
Expresses strong support for offshore oil and natural gas leasing and development, including resources off Alabama.
Urges the President to promptly initiate the Multi-sale Environmental Impact Analysis and to issue a robust five-year offshore leasing program to allow lease sales in 2024 and beyond.
States that copies of the resolution should be sent to the President, the Interior Secretary, the Transportation Secretary, FERC, and the Alabama congressional delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Expressing Support for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Leasing and Development