HJR50 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Phillip RigsbyRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Proclaiming Space Day in Alabama
Summary: The bill proclaims March 5, 2024 as Space Day in Alabama to recognize the Marshall Space Flight Center and Alabama's role in space exploration.
What This Bill Does
It designates a specific day as Space Day in Alabama. It acknowledges the Marshall Space Flight Center's contributions to science and rocket propulsion, its economic impact in the state, and its STEM outreach and Alabama astronauts' achievements. It is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects
Alabamians in general, who gain ceremonial recognition of the state's space achievements and may feel pride or inspiration.
Marshall Space Flight Center employees and related space industries in Alabama (and Alabama astronauts), whose work is explicitly acknowledged and connected to economic and educational benefits.

Key Provisions
Proclaims March 5, 2024, as Space Day in the State of Alabama.
Recognizes Marshall Space Flight Center's contributions to science and rocket propulsion, its economic impact of $8.3 billion and more than 41,000 jobs in Alabama, and its STEM outreach and role in national and international partnerships.

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