The resolution, SJR___, extends the Alabama Rural Road Map Initiative, originally established by Senate Joint Resolution 92 and enacted as Act 2025-425 during the 2025 Regular Session. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive statewide rural development program to revitalize Alabama's rural communities. The original timeline required the initiative to be completed by the fifth legislative day of the 2026 Regular Session, but the Alabama Growth Alliance and its leadership team have requested additional time to ensure a thorough development and implementation process.
Under the extended resolution, the Alabama Growth Alliance is encouraged to continue its work on the initiative, with a new deadline set for November 1, 2026, to submit the completed Alabama Rural Roadmap to key state officials, including the Governor and relevant committee chairs. After this submission, the initiative will be dissolved of any future responsibilities.