SJR 23 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Junior Harold Sorrells, death mourned

This resolution (SJR 23) commemorates the life and mourns the death of Junior Harold Sorrells, a respected Opp, Alabama trucking industry leader, community advocate, and devoted family man who passed away January 15, 2026. It honors his 65-year marriage, his 15-year service on the Opp Chamber of Commerce, his leadership in the Alabama Trucking Association (including receiving the Chester Webb Award), and his lifelong support of Auburn University. The resolution, adopted by the Alabama legislature, expresses collective grief and tribute to his legacy of service without creating any new laws or policies. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.

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 10, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 10, 2026

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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, marking its readiness for signing into law. The primary changes involve updating the bill number in the header, correcting the Rules Committee reference, and adding the formal certification signatures from the Senate and House leadership. These are procedural updates confirming the bill has passed both chambers and are not substantive policy changes.

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Updated the bill header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and changed the Rules Committee reference from 'RFD' to 'Rules'.

Added signature blocks for the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to certify the bill's passage.

Removed draft-specific page headers and internal tracking codes used during the legislative process.

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Amendments

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

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Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Carnley motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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