SJR 7 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

William Jelks Cabaniss, Jr., death mourned

This resolution (SJR 7) honors the late William Jelks Cabaniss, Jr., a U.S. Army veteran, former Alabama state legislator (House and Senate), and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, who died on February 2, 2025. It commemorates his military service, political career, ambassadorship, and community contributions without enacting any policy changes. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's collective mourning and tribute to his life and legacy. As a memorial resolution, it does not affect any laws or individuals' rights.

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 5, 2025 Signed Feb 20, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 20, 2025

MINOR

This bill transitioned from its original introduced state to its final enrolled version, marking its completion of the legislative process. The primary changes involve formatting updates, page numbering adjustments, and the addition of certification signatures from Senate and House leadership confirming the bill's passage.

TECHNICAL

Bill title and status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' indicating final approval

Page numbering and internal reference codes updated to reflect enrolled status

Added certification section with signatures from Senate President and House Speaker confirming passage

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Committee

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Committee

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

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

Feb 5, 2025

Introduced

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors