SJR 26 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

John David Williams, death mourned

This resolution (SJR 26) is a formal expression of mourning by the Alabama Legislature for John "Johnny" David Williams, a prominent sports figure from Tuscaloosa who died on February 4, 2025. It honors his career as a coach, athletic director (including at Troy University and the University of Alabama), and creator of college football bowl games like the Camellia Bowl. The resolution specifically acknowledges his contributions to Alabama sports, his family, and his community, offering condolences to his surviving family members. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact any policy changes or affect any laws.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Signed Feb 11, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 11, 2026

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The document has transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, marking the bill's completion of the legislative process. The primary changes involve updating the bill status header, correcting the internal document identifier, and adding official certification signatures from the Senate and House of Representatives. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements were altered.

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Updated the bill status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final passage.

Corrected the internal document tracking number from I3773W6-1 to I3773W6-2.

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Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

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Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

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Jan 29, 2026

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

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Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Allen motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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