SJR 32 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Judge Johnny Hardwick, retirement, commended

SJR 32 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Alabama Legislature to commend Judge Johnny Hardwick on his retirement after 24 years as a Circuit Judge in Montgomery County. The resolution highlights his 40+ years of legal experience, including service as a judge, Assistant U.S. Attorney, and community leader, and acknowledges his roles as Presiding Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and president of the Alabama Association of Circuit Court Judges. It formally expresses the legislature's admiration for his career and contributions to Alabama's justice system and community.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2025

Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Signed Mar 18, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 18, 2025

MINOR

This bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, marking its readiness for signing into law. The primary changes involve updating the bill number from EJJ3W22-1 to EJJ3W22-2 and replacing the 'Introduced' designation with 'Enrolled' status throughout the document. These are technical and procedural updates reflecting the bill's completion of the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Bill number updated from EJJ3W22-1 to EJJ3W22-2 to reflect the final enrolled version.

Status designation changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' on all pages, indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Added certification pages (70-102) with signatures from the Senate President, House Speaker, and Secretary, documenting official passage by both chambers.

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Hatcher motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors