HJR 200 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day, recognized

This bill designates April 2, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day at the Alabama Capitol to honor the organization's contributions to the state. It recognizes the sorority's history, founded in 1922, and its ongoing work in scholarship, service, and community support through programs like scholarships and youth development. The resolution expresses appreciation for the sorority's impact on residents of Alabama and its commitment to equity and civic responsibility.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 31, 2026

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, incorporating substantive text improvements to better describe the sorority's history and impact. The changes include adding specific founding details, expanding the list of the organization's global reach and service initiatives, and refining the resolution's language for official certification.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains unchanged as it continues to designate April 2, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day at the Alabama Capitol.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final passage and certification by both legislative chambers.

Signatures and certification dates for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate were added to formally validate the bill.

DEFINITION

Specific details were added to the 'Whereas' clauses, including the sorority's founding date (November 12, 1922), location (Butler University), and its guiding principles.

SCOPE

The text was expanded to explicitly mention the sorority's international presence across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe, and to list specific service areas like health equity and voter engagement.

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Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Committee

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

lower

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