HJR 240 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Fred Irby III, commended

HJR 240 is a resolution that formally commends Fred Irby III for his 51-year career as a Professor of Music at Howard University. It recognizes his contributions to the university and the world of music, including founding the internationally-acclaimed Howard University Jazz Ensemble, and acknowledges his retirement.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Signed May 1, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · May 1, 2025
MINOR
This bill has progressed from introduction to enrolled status, meaning it has been formally approved by both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The primary changes are technical and formatting updates reflecting the bill's journey through the legislative process, including updated page headers, version numbers, and the addition of certification signatures from legislative leadership.
TECHNICAL

Bill version number updated from JPZZBFF-1 to JPZZBFF-2 to reflect the enrolled status

Added certification section with signatures from Speaker of the House and President of Senate confirming passage dates

Page headers changed from 'HJR240 INTRODUCED' to 'HJR240 Enrolled' to reflect final legislative status

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Waggoner Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules (Rules)
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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