Senate Joint Resolution 5 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andrew JonesSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Pineywoods Cattle, recognized

Summary

Pineywoods cattle are recognized as Alabama's official heritage cattle breed.

What This Bill Does

This is a formal resolution recognizing Pineywoods cattle as an official heritage breed of Alabama. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, the Livestock Conservancy, and Pineywoods breeders to promote awareness and conservation of the breed. The resolution does not create new laws, regulations, or funding.

Who It Affects

• Pineywoods cattle breeders and Alabama cattle producers: gains formal recognition of the breed as part of the state's heritage and may support conservation efforts.
• Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, the Livestock Conservancy, and Pineywoods breeders statewide: receive copies of the resolution to use in outreach and conservation promotion.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Pineywoods cattle as an official heritage cattle breed of Alabama.
• Requires copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, the Livestock Conservancy, and Pineywoods breeders to promote awareness and conservation.
• Contains no new laws, programs, or funding; it is ceremonial recognition.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions