HJR 302 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Senator Thomas Wayne Butler, commended

This bill is a joint resolution that formally commends Senator Thomas Wayne Butler for his distinguished career of public service in the Alabama Legislature. It recognizes his legislative accomplishments, including infrastructure projects, education funding, veterans' support, and healthcare initiatives, while honoring his retirement. The resolution expresses appreciation for his contributions to Alabama and acknowledges his personal commitment to the state's welfare, but does not enact any new laws or policy changes.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

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 for signature, changing its status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled'. The text was cleaned up to remove draft identifiers and page headers, while the substantive content commending Senator Thomas Wayne Butler remained unchanged. No new policies, funding, or legal requirements were added.

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The bill title and page headers were updated from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' to reflect the final legislative status.

Draft-specific metadata, such as internal file codes (FKMXSC5-1) and preliminary page numbering, were deleted.

Final certification lines for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate were added to complete the enrolled document.

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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

upper

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)

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Committee

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

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