SJR79 Summary

• Declares the State of Alabama a census partner committed to collaborating with the United States Census Bureau to ensure a full and accurate 2010 census count.

• Identifies census data as critical for determining federal funding allocation (over $300 billion annually), Congressional representation, and redistricting of state and local legislative districts.

• Commits Alabama to support census goals through dissemination of census information, public participation initiatives, support for census takers, and collaboration with Complete Count Committees.

• Establishes that census information is protected by law and remains confidential for 72 years.

• Notes that the 2010 census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and employment opportunities in the state.