SJR 70 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Kelli Fischer, Alabama High School Principal of the Year, commended

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends Kelli Fischer, principal of Opelika High School, for being named the 2025-2026 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The resolution recognizes her leadership in improving school culture, student support, and academic outcomes, including specific programs like daily student mentorship and incentive systems that have reduced absenteeism and behavior issues. It highlights her response to the 2023 Dadeville mass shooting, noting how she helped injured students return to graduation and fostered a supportive school environment. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official acknowledgment of her achievements from the Alabama Legislature.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Signed Mar 17, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 17, 2026

MINOR

The bill has progressed from its introduction stage to its enrolled final version, marking its readiness for the Governor's signature. The primary changes are technical and formatting, including the update of the bill number suffix and the replacement of the 'Introduced' header with the 'Enrolled' status. The document now includes official certification signatures from the Senate and House leadership, confirming the bill has passed both chambers.

TECHNICAL

The bill number suffix was updated from 'W1R8L5E-1' to 'W1R8L5E-2' to reflect the final enrolled version.

The document title and headers were changed from 'SJR70 INTRODUCED' to 'SJR70 Enrolled' to indicate the bill has completed its legislative journey.

New certification pages were added containing signatures from the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House to officially certify the bill's passage.

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Hovey motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors