SJR75 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: RECOGNIZING ALABAMA'S TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE AND ITS ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE.
Summary: SJR75 formally recognizes Alabama's technology workforce and its economic contributions to the state.
What This Bill Does
This is a symbolic, non-binding resolution that recognizes and commends Alabama's technology sector, its workers, and its innovators. It cites the size of the tech workforce (about 88,000 employees, roughly 5% of the state's total) and the sector's direct economic impact (about $10.5 billion). It also notes growth indicators, including a 57% rise in postings for emerging technologies and projected tech employment growth of nearly 2% in the near term and 6.8% by 2026. The resolution dedicates this recognition to technology workers and creators in the state.

Who It Affects
Alabama's technology workers and technology companies — recognized and commended for their contributions; the bill cites there are about 88,000 tech employees and a $10.5 billion direct economic impact.
Residents and communities across Alabama — benefit from the tech sector's economic contributions and projected job growth, which can influence local economies and opportunities.

Key Provisions
Recognizes Alabama's technology sector, its innovators, and technology job creators; commends their contributions to the state's economy.
Cites key metrics: about 88,000 technology employees, roughly 5% of Alabama's workforce, and a direct economic impact of $10.5 billion.
Notes a 57% increase in job postings related to emerging technologies and projected growth of nearly 2% in tech employment now, with 6.8% growth expected by 2026.
Dedicates the resolution to Alabama's technology workers and technology creators in the highest esteem and gratitude.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Alabama's Technology Workforce and Its Economic Contributions to the State, Recognized