Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama SJR97: The University of Alabama, commended
Status: Signed into law, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
An act, sjr___ commending the university of alabama on its upcoming reserve officers' training corps facility and student veterans center.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, SJR___ COMMENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA ON ITS UPCOMING RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS FACILITY AND STUDENT VETERANS CENTER. WHEREAS, it is with great respect and sincere admiration that we commend The University of Alabama (UA) for its continued long-standing commitment to provide resources for students training to become part of our nation's Armed Forces, as well as those who have already served, with the construction of a new facility dedicated to the military community; and WHEREAS, the nearly 20,000 square-foot Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Facility and Student Veterans Center will be located on the east side of campus near the Student Recreation Center; and WHEREAS, creating a facility that meets today's military training standards while also supporting students academically is a powerful investment in their success; this space will help UA's cadets and student veterans grow as scholars, teammates, and future leaders; and WHEREAS, the center will give Army and Air Force ROTC cadets access to a modern training facility that meets updated military training and testing standards; expanded spaces will support physical conditioning and advanced training tools, including combat simulators and leadership Page training tools, including combat simulators and leadership SJR97 Enrolled reaction courses; these interactive technologies strengthen individual skills and support leadership development; and WHEREAS, the facility will also offer a space to enhance resources …
Sponsors
- Gerald Allen (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
- Singleton, Bobby D. (D, SD-024)
- Matt Woods (R, SD-005)
- Jones, Andrew (R, SD-010)
- Albritton, Greg (R, SD-022)
- 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)
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 House and referred to the House committee on Rules
- : Allen motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Read for the first time
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is SJR97?
- SJR97 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): The University of Alabama, commended.
- What does SJR97 do?
- In its own words: An act, sjr___ commending the university of alabama on its upcoming reserve officers' training corps facility and student veterans center.
- What is the status of SJR97?
- Signed into law as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR97?
- Gerald Allen (R, SD-021), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR97?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SJR97
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