Alabama legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Alabama SJR82: International Fertilizer Development Center, 50th anniversary, commended
Status: Signed into law, May 6, 2025
What the bill says
An act, sjr___ commending the international fertilizer development center on its 50th anniversary.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, SJR___ COMMENDING THE INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER DEVELOPMENT CENTER ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY. WHEREAS, highest commendations are extended to the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, on celebrating its 50th Anniversary of groundbreaking contributions to global agricultural sustainability; and WHEREAS, IFDC was founded in 1974 in response to a global food crisis, with nearly 500 million people lacking sufficient food; prompted by U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's call for improved agricultural production in developing countries, IFDC was established with funding from Canada's International Development Research Centre and the U.S. Agency for International Development, and land from Tennessee Valley Authority in Muscle Shoals; initially operating out of temporary facilities, IFDC has since expanded its reach, establishing offices in Africa, Asia, and Europe and working to enhance agricultural sustainability in nearly 100 nations; and WHEREAS, over the past 50 years, IFDC has trained millions of smallholder farmers in sustainable soil practices to enhance their livelihoods and ensure the resilience of future food systems; IFDC's efforts are crucial for fostering sustainable and equitable agricultural Page crucial for fostering sustainable and equitable agricultural SJR82 Enrolled practices worldwide; and WHEREAS, headquartered in Alabama, IFDC leads global agricultural innovation to improve soil health, crop productivity, and food security; its Alabama pilot plant and research labs develop and test fertilizers ensuring efficient and …
Sponsors
- Melson, Tim (R, SD-001) · primary sponsor
- Albritton, Greg (R, SD-022)
- Gerald Allen (R, SD-021)
- Barfoot, Will (R, SD-025)
- Beasley, William M. (D, SD-028)
- Bell, Lance (R, SD-011)
- Butler, Tom (R, SD-002)
- Carnley, Josh (R, SD-031)
- Chambliss, Clyde (R, SD-030)
- Chesteen, Donnie (R, SD-029)
- Mary Moore (D)
- Coleman-Madison, Linda (D, SD-020)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Reported from Rules
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Enrolled
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Read for the first time
- : Melson motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is SJR82?
- SJR82 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2025 Regular Session): International Fertilizer Development Center, 50th anniversary, commended.
- What does SJR82 do?
- In its own words: An act, sjr___ commending the international fertilizer development center on its 50th anniversary.
- What is the status of SJR82?
- Signed into law as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: Enacted (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored SJR82?
- Melson, Tim (R, SD-001), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR82?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2025RS/SJR82
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