SJR 78 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Alabama, A State of Character

SJR 78 is a Senate Joint Resolution that reaffirms Alabama's declaration as a "State of Character," a declaration previously made in multiple years. The resolution appeals to various partners and leaders across schools, businesses, homes, and community groups to collaborate in developing and implementing character-building strategies.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Apr 24, 2025 Signed May 6, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · May 6, 2025

MINOR

The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, with changes primarily reflecting procedural milestones rather than substantive policy modifications. The document now includes official certification signatures from Senate and House leadership, confirming the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

TECHNICAL

Bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' throughout the document, indicating completion of the legislative process.

Added certification pages with signature lines for the Senate President, Senate Secretary, and House Speaker to formally authenticate the enrolled bill.

Removed draft identification numbers and introductory page markers used during the bill's drafting and committee review phases.

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

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Committee

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

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors