SJR57 Summary

• Recognizes Alabama's retail sector as critical to the state's economy and core to Alabama's prosperity.

• Alabama retailers employ more than 400,000 citizens (one of every four private sector workers), making retail the state's largest employer.

• Retail, food, and beverage establishments account for more than $19 billion in annual revenue (9% of state GDP) and collected $3 billion in sales tax in 2020.

• Commends retail workers for pandemic response efforts including making cloth masks, converting breweries to hand sanitizer facilities, providing meals to first responders, and donating supplies to nonprofits.

• Urges Alabama citizens to thank local retailers for their service and supports continued retail prosperity for the state and future generations.