SJR56 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Scouting America Day, recognized
Summary: SJR56 recognizes April 8, 2025 as Scouting America Day in Alabama and commends the state's Scouting councils and their youth programs.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it formally designates Scouting America Day in Alabama on April 8, 2025. It praises the Alabama-based Scouting councils and their work with Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Career Exploring, and highlights the large membership and recent Eagle Scout achievements. It notes the service hours volunteers provide through Eagle Scout projects and expresses support for the ongoing growth and impact of Scouting in the state.

Who It Affects
Youth and volunteers in Alabama's Scouting programs (Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Career Exploring) who benefit from recognition of their leadership development and community service.
The six Scouting councils serving Alabama (Alabama-Florida Council, Black Warrior Council, Chattahoochee Council, Greater Alabama Council, Mobile Area Council, Tukabatchee Council) whose work is formally recognized and celebrated by the Legislature.

Key Provisions
Recognizes April 8, 2025 as Scouting America Day in Alabama.
Acknowledges and honors the six Scouting councils serving the state: Alabama-Florida Council, Black Warrior Council, Chattahoochee Council, Greater Alabama Council, Mobile Area Council, and Tukabatchee Council.
Notes the impact of Scouting in Alabama, including 15,803 current Scouts and 352 Eagle Scouts in 2024, along with thousands of service hours from Eagle Scout Leadership Projects.
Expresses the Legislature's high esteem and best wishes for continued growth and success of Scouting in Alabama.

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