SJR71 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Will BarfootSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: COMMENDING CARTER CATTLE COMPANY FOR BEING NAMED THE 2022 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD PROGRAM WINNER.
Summary: SJR71 is Alabama’s formal resolution commending Carter Cattle Company for winning the 2022 National Environmental Stewardship Award and dedicating the resolution to them.
What This Bill Does
It would formally recognize and commend Carter Cattle Company for being named the 2022 National Environmental Stewardship Award Program winner. It highlights the company’s sustainability practices and contributions to land, water, and wildlife conservation in Alabama. It also dedicates the resolution to the company as a gesture of admiration by the Alabama Legislature.

Who It Affects
Carter Cattle Company — receives formal public commendation and recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama’s beef industry and agricultural community — benefit from public acknowledgment of environmental stewardship and leadership in sustainable farming.

Key Provisions
Commend Carter Cattle Company for being named the 2022 National Environmental Stewardship Award Program winner.
Acknowledge the company's long-standing commitment to sustainable land management, animal husbandry, and conservation practices, including rotational grazing.
Recognize conservation actions described, such as installing 2,000 feet of water lines to two new water troughs, protecting 1,250 square feet of heavy-use areas, and building 1,300 feet of fencing to exclude cattle from Pintlala Creek, carried out with conservation incentives.
Dedicate the resolution to Carter Cattle Company with utmost admiration and regard.

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