SJR20 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg J. Reed
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: The National Conference of State Legislators, commended
Summary: This Alabama Senate resolution recognizes and commends the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for its 50th anniversary and its work with state legislatures.
What This Bill Does
It acknowledges NCSL’s bipartisan leadership and its role in strengthening state legislatures, fostering interstate cooperation, and giving states a stronger voice in the federal system. It notes Alabama’s long involvement with NCSL and highlights notable Alabama participants in the organization’s history. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to NCSL.

Who It Affects
Alabama state legislators and legislative staff, who receive formal recognition of NCSL and may experience strengthened ongoing collaboration with the organization.
National Conference of State Legislatures and its members/staff nationwide, who receive an official commendation from Alabama.
Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with transmitting the resolution to NCSL.

Key Provisions
Recognizes and commends NCSL on its 50th anniversary in 2025, citing superb leadership and commitment to the legislative institution.
Describes NCSL as bipartisan with objectives to advance effectiveness, independence, and integrity of state legislatures; foster interstate communication and cooperation; and ensure states have a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system, viewing legislatures as laboratories of democracy.
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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