HJR 88 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Expressing support for the establishment of a state veterans cemetery in north Alabama/Madison County

HJR 88 is a resolution expressing legislative support for establishing a state veterans cemetery in northern Alabama, specifically near Madison County. It directly affects Alabama veterans, particularly those in Huntsville and surrounding areas who currently must travel over 100 miles to the nearest active veterans cemetery in Tennessee. The resolution directs the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to proceed with establishing and operating this cemetery, citing the state's need for more facilities to honor its 400,000 veterans. As a non-binding resolution, it does not fund or create the cemetery but formally endorses the initiative.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 5, 2026

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The bill has transitioned from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, marking its readiness for the Governor's signature. The primary changes involve updating the bill number in the header and replacing the introductory text with formal certification language. This new text confirms that the House and Senate have officially passed the legislation, including the specific dates of adoption for each chamber.

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The bill number was updated from HGNLH36-1 to HGNLH36-2 in the header.

Formal certification text was added to certify that the Act originated in the House and was passed by both the House and Senate on specific dates.

The 'Introduced' title and preliminary draft headers were removed and replaced with the 'Enrolled' title and certification block.

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Amendments

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

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Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

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

lower

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