HJR 293 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

250th Anniversary of the United States, celebrated

This bill designates American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, as the official celebration capital for the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. It officially recognizes the Sweet Home 250 Festival, scheduled for July 3-4, 2026, as Alabama's official celebration of the nation's Semiquincentennial. The resolution encourages citizens, schools, and organizations across the state to participate in commemorating this historic milestone through patriotic programs and educational activities.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Signed Apr 15, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 15, 2026

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The bill was finalized and enrolled, changing its status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and updating the document identifier. The substantive content remains focused on celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, designating American Village in Montevallo as the official celebration capital, and recognizing the Sweet Home 250 Festival. No new policy requirements, funding, or eligibility criteria were added; the changes are administrative and formatting in nature.

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

The document identifier was updated from FKM7B5C-1 to FKM7B5C-2 to reflect the new enrolled version.

Certification pages were added at the end of the document, including signatures and dates from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate confirming the bill's passage.

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Amendments

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

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Apr 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

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Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

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Mar 31, 2026

Committee

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

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