Alabama State House; Legislative Council authorized to contract for demolition of existing building when new state house constructed; disposition of property and materials in building prior to demolition authorized
SB 279 authorizes the Legislative Council to contract for the demolition of the current Alabama State House once a new state house is completed. It allows for the removal and disposition of valuable property and materials affixed to the building, which can be reused, recycled, sold, or disposed of. Additionally, the bill permits the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate to sell old chamber furniture, such as desks and chairs, to members and employees of the Legislature.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Signed May 14, 2025
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Enrolled
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3 edits
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May 14, 2025
MINOR
This bill was finalized and enrolled after introduction, with minor formatting updates and the addition of certification signatures from legislative leaders. The substantive policy content regarding demolition authorization and property disposition remains unchanged from the introduced version.
TECHNICAL
Header changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' status, indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages and is ready for signature.
Page numbering and document identifiers updated to reflect the enrolled version with proper formatting.
Added certification signatures from the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to confirm passage.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
6
Committee
4
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1149
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (State Government)
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 822
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Governmental Affairs)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam Givhan
RRepublican
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