SJR47 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Encouraging local and federal agencies to help North Carolina with the removal of hurricane debris

Summary

SJR47 is a resolution that asks local, state, and federal agencies to help North Carolina remove hurricane debris by transporting it to Alabama's Sylvan Springs landfill.

What This Bill Does

The resolution expresses support for assisting North Carolina with hurricane debris cleanup. It specifically encourages cooperation from local, state, and federal agencies to move debris to the Sylvan Springs landfill in Alabama. It notes that debris removal agencies may use railroad cargo or other transportation methods, and it directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the relevant agencies and decision-makers involved in disaster response.

Who It Affects

• North Carolina residents and communities needing debris cleanup and recovery assistance
• Sylvan Springs landfill and Alabama state/local agencies responsible for waste management and disaster-response coordination

Key Provisions

• Encourages local, state, and federal agencies to assist North Carolina with hurricane debris removal by transporting debris to the Sylvan Springs landfill in Alabama
• Acknowledges that the Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and state/local debris-removal agencies may use railroad cargo or other transport methods to move debris to the Sylvan Springs landfill, and directs copies of the resolution to these agencies and relevant decision-makers

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