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HJR 156 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

David Thomas Gallaher, death mourned

HJR 156 is a ceremonial resolution mourning the death of David Thomas Gallaher, a Huntsville, Alabama musician known as "Microwave Dave," and celebrating his musical legacy. It honors his life as a blues musician, educator, and community figure who performed with bands like Microwave Dave & the Nukes, hosted a blues radio show, and co-founded the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation. The resolution specifically recognizes his contributions to music education in North Alabama, including scholarships for students and his role in promoting blues history. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or funding provisions - its sole purpose is to formally record the legislature's tribute to his life and work.
Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Mar 17, 2026
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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 17, 2026
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The bill has transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, marking its approval by both legislative chambers. The primary changes involve updating the bill number, correcting the title to remove the word 'An Act', and adding official certification signatures and dates to finalize the legislation. These are procedural updates that confirm the bill's passage and readiness for the governor's signature.
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The bill number was updated from 'PSHW9EE-1' to '3PIYSEV-2', and the title was slightly modified to remove the phrase 'An Act'.

Official certification text, signatures for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and specific adoption dates (February 26 and March 5, 2026) were added to complete the legislative process.

Drafting artifacts, including the 'Introduced' status label and internal tracking codes, were removed to reflect the bill's final status.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Amendments
1
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules (Rules)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
lower
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