SJR6 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR OFFSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEASING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Summary: SJR6 is a nonbinding Alabama Senate Joint Resolution expressing strong support for offshore oil and natural gas leasing and development and urging federal action to promote energy leadership and security.
What This Bill Does
It states the Alabama Legislature's support for continued offshore leasing and development, including off Alabama. It urges the President to initiate a Multi-sale Environmental Impact Analysis and to issue a robust five-year offshore leasing program so lease sales can continue in 2024 and beyond. It highlights the economic and energy security benefits of offshore energy and requests that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal and state officials.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents and state government, who could benefit from royalty payments, job creation, and funding for conservation and public programs.
The offshore oil and natural gas industry and related vendors, as well as federal energy policy makers, who are the audiences for this resolution and its urged actions.

Key Provisions
Expresses strong support for offshore oil and natural gas leasing and development, including resources off the shores of Alabama.
Urges the President to initiate a Multi-sale Environmental Impact Analysis and to promptly issue a robust five-year offshore leasing program allowing lease sales to continue in 2024 and beyond.
Requests the Secretary of State to send duly authenticated copies of the resolution to the President, Interior Secretary, Transportation Secretary, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Alabama’s congressional delegation.
Points to economic and fiscal benefits of offshore energy, including royalties to Alabama and funds for conservation and public lands.

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