SJR 12 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

United States Postal Service, 250th anniversary, celebrated

This is a commemorative resolution (SJR 12) passed by Alabama's legislature to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service, which was established in 1775. It recognizes the postal service's historical role in American communication, commerce, and infrastructure, noting its growth from 75 colonial post offices to over 30,000 locations today. The resolution invites Alabama residents to participate in the anniversary by writing letters, buying stamps, or acknowledging postal employees. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Signed into Law

Jan 2026

Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Signed Jan 29, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Jan 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill has transitioned from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, reflecting its successful passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The primary changes are technical and procedural, including the update of the bill number from 'BYBADQJ-1' to 'BYBADQJ-2' and the addition of official signatures and certification dates from the presiding officers of both chambers. No substantive policy changes, such as modifications to scope, funding, or eligibility criteria, are evident in this transition.

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Added official signatures and certification dates from the President/Presiding Officer of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, along with the Secretary's certification, to finalize the bill's passage.

Updated the bill identifier from 'BYBADQJ-1' to 'BYBADQJ-2' and changed the status header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled'.

Inserted the specific passage date for the House of Representatives (22-Jan-26) and the Senate passage date (15-Jan-26) into the certification section.

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Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors