Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR301: Establishing the Alabama Forest Products Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission
Status: Signed into law, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act, establishing the alabama forest products retention and pulp and paper mill stability study commission.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, ESTABLISHING THE ALABAMA FOREST PRODUCTS RETENTION AND PULP AND PAPER MILL STABILITY STUDY COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the forestry industry is a cornerstone of Alabama's economy, with over 23 million acres of forestland covering roughly 69 percent of the state; and WHEREAS, the forestry industry also generates a total annual economic impact of 36 billion dollars to, and directly supports over 40,000 jobs in, this state; and WHEREAS, Alabama is home to more than manufacturing facilities, including critical sawmills and pulp and paper mills, all of which are crucial for rural economies and economic development; and WHEREAS, the pulp and paper sector of the forestry industry is facing evolving market challenges, international competition, and environmental regulatory changes that necessitate a proactive approach to keeping these facilities in Alabama; and WHEREAS, it is in the state's best interest to ensure that pulp and paper mills located in the state remain competitive, well-capitalized, and operational to sustain local economies, forestry jobs, and ancillary service jobs; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the Alabama Forest Products Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission Page Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission HJR301 Enrolled is established to study the forestry industry as a whole, with a specific focus on the best …
Sponsors
- Paramore, Marcus (R, HD-089) · primary sponsor
- Robbins, Ben (R, HD-033)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Reported from RULES
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
- : Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Reported from Rules
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR301?
- HJR301 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishing the Alabama Forest Products Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission.
- What does HJR301 do?
- In its own words: An act, establishing the alabama forest products retention and pulp and paper mill stability study commission.
- What is the status of HJR301?
- Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR301?
- Paramore, Marcus (R, HD-089), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR301?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR301
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