HJR 128 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, honored

HJR 128 is a ceremonial resolution commending former U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett for his contributions to advancing "virtue and education." It amends an existing resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to specifically include this commendation. The bill does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond honoring Bennett. As a procedural resolution, it is currently pending committee review in the House.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Signed Mar 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 9, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, primarily involving the addition of signature lines for legislative leaders and certification of passage dates. The substantive text of the resolution, which honors the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and commends former Secretary of Education William J. Bennett, remained unchanged. This change signifies the bill's completion of the legislative process and its readiness for official filing.

TECHNICAL

Added signature lines for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, along with certification dates for House and Senate passage, indicating the bill has been formally enacted.

Removed the original bill number identifier (PSH36GE-1) and replaced it with the final enrolled identifier (PSH36GE-2) and page headers.

Adjusted line numbering and formatting to reflect the final enrolled version of the document.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 595

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

RULES 1st Amendment Offered (RULES)

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

RULES 1st Amendment (RULES)

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

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

lower

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