HJR 59 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Coach Jamie White, commended

This is a commemorative resolution (HJR 59) honoring Coach Jamie White for his service at Haleyville High School in Alabama. It specifically recognizes his 13+ years as an educator, his leadership in transforming the school's golf program into a championship team (70-8 record, undefeated regular seasons, 6 years), and his coaching awards including State and National Coach of the Year honors. The resolution expresses legislative admiration for his impact on student-athletes' academic and athletic success, including seven students continuing golf at the collegiate level. It has no policy effect - it is purely a ceremonial tribute with no new laws or financial implications.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Signed Feb 19, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 19, 2026

MODERATE

The bill changed from an 'Introduced' draft to an 'Enrolled' final version, incorporating specific formatting updates and substantive text revisions to better highlight Coach Jamie White's achievements. The changes include adding a new page header, refining the language to emphasize his impact on student-athletes, and expanding the list of awards he has received. These modifications serve to finalize the legislative text for official adoption and signing.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and changed the internal reference number from ARZ9LQQ-1 to ARZ9LQQ-2 to reflect the bill's final status.

Reorganized the text structure by removing redundant line breaks and merging fragmented sentences to improve readability and flow.

Added signature lines for the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, along with certification dates, to complete the enrolled bill format.

SCOPE

Added specific details to the 'Whereas' clauses, including a new paragraph about the coach's emphasis on academic excellence and a more detailed list of awards such as '2025 State Golf Coach of the Year' and 'NFHS National Golf Coach of the Year'.

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Committee

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

lower

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