SJR 19 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Ann Bedsole Holmes, honored and commemorated

SJR 19 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Anna Smith Bedsole Holmes, a former Alabama state legislator and community leader. It recognizes her historic role as Alabama's first Republican woman elected to the House and first woman elected to the Senate, along with her work on 911 systems, conservation, education (founding Alabama's School of Mathematics and Science), and Mobile community initiatives. The resolution formally commemorates her life and legacy without creating new laws, policies, or affecting any individuals or programs. It serves solely to acknowledge her contributions to Alabama's public service and community development.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Feb 4, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 4, 2026

MODERATE

The bill has progressed 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 suffix, adding the Rules Committee designation, and replacing the 'Introduced' header with the 'Enrolled' status. Additionally, the document now includes formal certification pages signed by the Senate and House leadership, confirming the bill has passed both chambers.

TECHNICAL

The bill number suffix was updated from 'YMVPG2N-1' to 'YMVPG2N-2' to reflect its final version.

The Rules Committee designation was updated to include the word 'Rules' for clarity.

New certification pages were added at the end of the document, featuring signatures and dates from the Senate and House of Representatives to officially certify the bill's passage.

The document title was changed from 'SJR19 INTRODUCED' to 'SJR19 ENROLLED' to indicate the bill is in its final form.

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Amendments

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Jan 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Elliott motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors