SJR26 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Alabama's 2023 Export Record, Commending

Summary

SJR26 is a Senate resolution that commends Alabama's 2023 export performance and recognizes the state's international trade professionals, partners, and exporting businesses.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Alabama's 2023 export record of $27.4 billion and exports to 190 countries, with transportation equipment as the top category. It also commends the work of trade professionals and organizations involved, including the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, the Port of Mobile, the Export Alabama Alliance, trade organizations, and Alabama-based manufacturers, farmers, and small exporting businesses. It encourages continued growth of Alabama-made exports and the 'Made in Alabama' brand in the global market, and notes that the resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Exporting businesses and workers in Alabama, who produce and ship goods worldwide and are acknowledged for contributing to the record export performance.
• State agencies and partner organizations involved in international trade and exports (e.g., Alabama Department of Commerce, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Port of Mobile, Export Alabama Alliance, trade organizations, and trade research groups), whose roles are publicly recognized and celebrated.

Key Provisions

• Commends Alabama's 2023 export performance with a total of $27.4 billion in exports and shipments to 190 countries, highlighting transportation equipment as the leading category at $14.8 billion.
• Recognizes the work of trade professionals and institutions, including the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, the Port of Mobile, the Export Alabama Alliance, trade organizations, and research groups, and Alabama-based manufacturers, agriculture sectors, and small exporting businesses.
• Encourages continued growth of Alabama's 'Made in Alabama' brand and exports in the global market.
• States that the resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or allocate funds.

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Subjects

Resolutions