SJR 37 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Fred D. Gray, commended

SJR 37 is a non-binding resolution commending civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray for his 70-year career, including his representation of Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin, which led to the Supreme Court ruling ending bus segregation. It recognizes his work with the NAACP, civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the U.S. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Alabama Legislature, highlighting his ongoing contributions to civil rights advocacy. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2025

Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Signed Mar 19, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 19, 2025

MODERATE

The bill has progressed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' status, meaning it has been fully approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives and is ready to be signed into law. The primary changes are administrative updates including the addition of Senator Beasley to the sponsor list, updated version numbers, and the addition of official certification signatures from Senate and House leadership.

Scope change

No substantive policy changes to the bill's scope, applicability, funding, or requirements. The changes are primarily procedural and administrative.

TECHNICAL

Added Senator Beasley to the list of bill sponsors.

Updated document version numbers from HGG2Z33-1 to HGG2Z33-2.

Added official certification signatures from the Senate President and House Speaker to confirm passage by both chambers.

Changed bill title from 'Introduced' to '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

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Mar 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Mar 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

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

lower

Mar 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Beasley motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors