SJR 17 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Judge Carole Smitherman, commended

SJR 17 is a resolution commending Judge Carole Smitherman on her retirement from the Jefferson County Circuit Court. The resolution highlights her historic achievement as the first woman of color appointed as a Circuit Court Judge in Alabama, her service as Birmingham's first female mayor, and her broader career milestones in public service. It expresses the Alabama legislature's admiration for her contributions without creating any new laws or policies. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect on legislation or constituents.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

Signed into Law

Feb 2025

Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Signed Feb 25, 2025

Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison

What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 25, 2025

MODERATE

This bill transitioned from its introduced draft version to the final enrolled version, primarily involving formatting updates, sponsor name corrections, and the addition of official certification signatures from Senate and House leadership. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's content, scope, or applicability.

TECHNICAL

Bill title changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' status, indicating final passage and preparation for governor's signature.

Sponsor list updated to remove 'Albritton, Allen, Barfoot, Beasley, Hovey, Jones, Kelley, Kitchens, Livingston, Melson, Orr' and add 'Smitherman' to the correct position in the sponsor sequence.

Added official certification section with signature lines for Senate President and House Speaker to validate final passage.

Page numbering and header formatting updated to reflect enrolled status with proper legislative document standards.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Committee

Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors