Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR326: Recognizing the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama
Status: Signed into law, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
An act, recognizing the need for a north-south transportation route in east alabama.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A NORTH-SOUTH TRANSPORTATION ROUTE IN EAST ALABAMA. WHEREAS, there is a strong economic need to have a four-lane north-south transportation route that connects East Alabama to the Port of Mobile, particularly due to the amount of manufacturing in Talladega, Calhoun, and Etowah Counties; and WHEREAS, currently, East Alabama only has access to Interstates 59, 20, and 85, which run east-west; a north-south route in the eastern counties of Alabama would be a more direct route to the Port of Mobile and the transportation of goods; and WHEREAS, a north-south route would connect the economies and communities of East Alabama; and WHEREAS, a north-south route would benefit the economy of the state overall, including creating another route that accesses Alabama's beautiful gulf coast, which will increase tourism and serve to relieve congestion on I-65 and the other north-south routes in the state; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That this body recognizes the necessity to create north-south transportation infrastructure that serves the manufacturing, commuting, and tourism needs of East Alabama businesses and residents. Page tourism needs of East Alabama businesses and residents. HJR326 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the …
Sponsors
- Robbins, Ben (R, HD-033) · primary sponsor
- Hurst, Steve (R, HD-035)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Waggoner Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1298
- : 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
Votes
- Senate Roll Call #1298 (April 9, 2026): 28 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR326?
- HJR326 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognizing the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama.
- What does HJR326 do?
- In its own words: An act, recognizing the need for a north-south transportation route in east alabama.
- What is the status of HJR326?
- Signed into law as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR326?
- Robbins, Ben (R, HD-033), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR326?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR326
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