Jo Ann Jenkins, commended
HJR 65 is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending Jo Ann Jenkins for her retirement as CEO of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). It recognizes her leadership in areas affecting seniors, including advocating for lower prescription drug costs, opposing age discrimination, advancing Alzheimer's research, and expanding digital literacy programs for older adults. The resolution has no legislative effect or direct impact on constituents, as it serves solely as an expression of appreciation. This procedural resolution was adopted by the Alabama legislature with a voice vote on February 20, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Signed Mar 19, 2025
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Introduced
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Enrolled
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Mar 19, 2025
MINOR
This document shows the transition of HJR 65 from its introduced draft version to the final enrolled version. The primary change is the removal of internal tracking identifiers (like 'UA1MXGX-1') and the addition of official signatures and certification language. The substantive content of the resolution, which commends Jo Ann Jenkins for her retirement from leading AARP, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Removed internal bill tracking numbers and draft identifiers (UA1MXGX-1) that were used during the legislative process.
Added official signatures for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, along with certification language confirming the bill passed both chambers.
Changed the document title from 'HJR65 INTRODUCED' to 'HJR65 ENROLLED' to reflect its final status.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules (Rules)
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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