House Resolution 135 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike ShawRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Honoring the relationship between Japan and the State of Alabama and designating March 10, 2026, as "Japan Day" in the Alabama House of Representatives

Summary

HR135 is a ceremonial Alabama House resolution honoring the Alabama–Japan relationship and designating March 10, 2026 as 'Japan Day' in the House.

What This Bill Does

HR135 acknowledges Alabama’s ongoing relationship with Japan and cites strong trade and cultural ties. It designates March 10, 2026 as 'Japan Day' in the Alabama House and welcomes the Consul General of Japan in Atlanta to participate. The resolution commends Alabama and Japan partners and encourages ongoing engagement through forums like SEUS-Japan and through visits and exchanges to strengthen cooperation and goodwill. It frames these ties as beneficial to shared prosperity and understanding.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and communities benefit from strengthened economic and cultural ties with Japan through ongoing trade, investment, and sister-city partnerships.
• Japan-based companies operating in Alabama and related organizations (e.g., Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Daikin; Japan-America Society of Alabama; consular and partner institutions) and their employees, who participate in and are acknowledged through ceremonial recognition and continued engagement.

Key Provisions

• Designation of March 10, 2026 as 'Japan Day' in the Alabama House of Representatives.
• Recognition of Alabama–Japan trade and presence of Japan-based companies in Alabama (e.g., over $2.8 billion in two-way trade in 2024 and about 100 Japan-based companies).
• Commendation of public, private, and civic partners and encouragement of ongoing engagement through SEUS-Japan, visits, and exchanges, including sister-city and cultural programs.
• Welcoming Kenichi Matsuda, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta, to the State House to celebrate the relationship.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions