Bill
HJR 273
Alabama HJR 273 creates a Joint Interim Study Commission to evaluate funding and services for first responders with PTSD, with a final report due in early 2026.
Note on source materials
- The materials provided include two different joint resolutions both labeled “HJR 273” from different jurisdictions/texts:
1. A Tennessee House Joint Resolution honoring Casey Moore (Waverly‑Belmont Elementary School Teacher of the Year). This matches the Bill Information at the top (title, status: signed by Governor).
2. An Alabama House Joint Resolution creating a Joint Interim Study Commission on PTSD in First Responders (full legislative text and membership/operational details).
- Below are concise, separate summaries of each document and the procedural status items shown.
Overview / Purpose
- A ceremonial joint resolution that honors and congratulates Casey Moore on being selected as the 2024–2025 Waverly‑Belmont Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
- Purpose is to publicly recognize Ms. Moore’s professional dedication, positive influence on students, and service to the community.
Key provisions / effect
- Praises Ms. Moore’s qualities (dedication, ability, integrity, compassion).
- Commends her service to Tennessee’s students and colleagues.
- Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with formatting instructions for the official copy upon request.
- This is an honorary, non‑binding resolution with no regulatory, funding, or statutory effect.
Sponsor and procedural timeline
- Sponsor indicated as Representative Clemmons (document header).
- Legislative actions listed show the resolution was adopted by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor on 2025‑05‑14; enacted/enrolled and final actions completed in May 2025 (enacted 2025‑05‑22 listed).
Who is affected
- Primarily an honorific recognition of Casey Moore and a formal commendation for Waverly‑Belmont Elementary School and the local education community. No legal or budgetary impacts.
Overview / Purpose
- Creates a Joint Interim Study Commission to examine how state, county, and municipal governments can better utilize available funding to provide services to first responders who develop PTSD from an isolated, extraordinarily traumatic event that occurred in the line of duty.
Key provisions / structure
- Commission membership (includes): Executive Directors of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama and the Alabama League of Municipalities (or designees); Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (or designee); Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (or designee); and key legislative leaders (majority/minority leaders, Speaker, President Pro Tempore or their designees).
- First meeting: to be called by the Speaker no later than 60 days after passage; commission to elect chair and vice chair.
- Support: Legislative Services Agency, House Clerk, and Senate Secretary to provide administrative assistance.
- Compensation: Legislative members receive legislative compensation/per diem and travel per the Alabama Constitution; non‑legislative members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed by their appointing authorities.
- Report requirement: Commission must submit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore no later than the third legislative day of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session; after filing, the commission dissolves.
- Outreach: Commission must solicit written input from several law‑enforcement and firefighter organizations (e.g., Alabama Sheriffs Association, Alabama State Trooper Association, Professional Fire Fighters Association of Alabama, Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police).
- Transparency: Meetings and member list must be provided to the Secretary of State per Code of Alabama §36‑14‑17.1.
Who is affected / potential impact
- Intended beneficiaries: first responders (law enforcement, fire fighters, deputy sheriffs, etc.) who develop PTSD from a single extraordinarily traumatic occupational event.
- Potential downstream impact: Commission recommendations could lead to legislative or administrative changes in funding allocation, program design, mental‑health services, diagnosis or benefits for first responders — but the resolution itself does not create funding or change law.
Procedural timeline
- Text shows introduction and enrollment actions in April 2025; membership and meeting deadlines specified (first meeting within 60 days of passage; final report due by early 2026 legislative session).
If you want, I can:
- Produce a one‑page briefing focused only on policy implications of the Alabama study commission (likely recommendations and statutes it may affect), or
- Prepare a short press‑style announcement suitable for school/district use honoring Casey Moore.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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