Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama SJR102: Alabama Forest Products Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission, established
Status: Signed into law, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act, sjr___ establishing the alabama forest products retention and pulp and paper mill stability study commission.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, SJR___ 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 Page HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the Alabama Forest Products SJR102 Enrolled Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission is established to study the forestry industry as a whole, with a specific focus on the best …
Sponsors
- Carnley, Josh (R, SD-031) · primary sponsor
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
- : Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Reported from RULES
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is SJR102?
- SJR102 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Alabama Forest Products Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission, established.
- What does SJR102 do?
- In its own words: An act, sjr___ establishing the alabama forest products retention and pulp and paper mill stability study commission.
- What is the status of SJR102?
- Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR102?
- Carnley, Josh (R, SD-031).
- Where is the official record for SJR102?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SJR102
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