HJR 317 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

DESIGNATING THE NEW LEGISLATIVE BUILDING AS THE ALABAMA STATE HOUSE

This bill officially names the new legislative building in Montgomery as the Alabama State House. The resolution designates the specific property within the Capitol Complex as the meeting place for the Senate and House of Representatives starting January 1, 2027. This formal designation establishes the location for official legislative business and public records.
Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Signed Apr 15, 2026
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Introduced Enrolled · 2 edits · Apr 15, 2026
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The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, marking its readiness for the Governor's signature. The primary change is the update of the bill number in the header from '9J2Z3MM-1' to '9J2Z3MM-2', which reflects the official legislative tracking number for the enrolled act. Additionally, the document now includes formal certification signatures from the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, confirming that both chambers have passed the legislation.
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The bill identifier in the header was updated from '9J2Z3MM-1' to '9J2Z3MM-2' to reflect the official enrolled status.

Formal certification sections were added at the end of the document, including signatures and dates for the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, certifying the bill's passage by both legislative chambers.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
upper
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
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Joe Lovvorn
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