HJR 14 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Ella Cobbs Cook, death mourned

HJR 14 is a ceremonial resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Ella Cobbs Cook, a Brown University student from Birmingham, Alabama, who died on December 13, 2025. The resolution honors her as a devoted student, active church member, and caring individual who prioritized others through her faith, family, and community involvement. It was adopted by the Alabama legislature with a voice vote on January 22, 2026, expressing sympathy to her family and noting her legacy. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond the ceremonial tribute.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Feb 24, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 24, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, updating the document header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and correcting the internal reference number from RB43TYN-1 to RB43TYN-2. The substantive text of the resolution remains unchanged, continuing to honor Ella Cobbs Cook by noting her death on December 13, 2025, and celebrating her life through a series of 'Whereas' clauses detailing her background, faith, and family.

TECHNICAL

The bill status was updated from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

The internal bill reference code was corrected from 'RB43TYN-1' to 'RB43TYN-2' to reflect the final version.

Signatures for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate were added to certify the bill's passage.

The page numbering and layout were adjusted to conform to the official enrolled format, adding signature lines and certification blocks.

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

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Jan 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

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

lower

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