HJR 310 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Representative Phillip Ensler, commended

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally commends Representative Phillip Ensler for his professional accomplishments and dedicated service to the people of Alabama. The resolution highlights his historic role as the first Jewish lawmaker in the Alabama Legislature in over four decades and recognizes his various contributions, including his work on gun violence prevention and mental health funding. It also acknowledges his background as a teacher, attorney, and community leader, noting his efforts to combat anti-semitism and foster multi-faith coalitions. The bill serves as an official expression of gratitude from the Alabama Legislature for his four years of service and impact on District 74.
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 from its introduced draft to the enrolled version, updating the bill number from YM4ZW22-1 to YM4ZW22-2 and adding official signatures from legislative officers. The substantive content remains a commendation of Representative Phillip Ensler for his service, with no changes to policy, funding, or eligibility criteria.
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The bill number in the header was updated from YM4ZW22-1 to YM4ZW22-2 to reflect the final enrolled version.

Official certification lines were added at the end of the document, including signatures for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, along with dates of adoption by both chambers.

The document title was updated from 'HJR310 INTRODUCED' to 'HJR310 Enrolled' to indicate the bill has passed all legislative stages.

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Total actions
10
Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
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Apr 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Nathaniel Ledbetter
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