HB 181 authorizes the Alabama Building Renovation Finance Authority to issue up to an additional $50 million in bonds. These bonds are intended to fund projects for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of public office buildings, including the State Capitol. The bill also clarifies specific provisions regarding how the Authority can sell these bonds, allowing for public or private sales and outlining notice requirements. This measure provides additional financing capacity for state building improvements.
HJR 269 is a resolution honoring the Alabama Holocaust Commission and commemorating the 2025 State Yom HaShoah on April 22, 2025. It recognizes and honors the memory of the 6,000,000 lives lost in the Holocaust, as well as survivors, including those from Alabama who have recently passed away and those still living. The resolution emphasizes the importance of continuing such commemorations to ensure that the significance and horror of the Holocaust are never forgotten by the people of Alabama and the world.
House Joint Resolution 321 is a commemorative resolution that honors the life and legacy of Sheriff Joe Wheeler Patterson. It recognizes his dedicated service in the U.S. Army, with the Huntsville Police Department, and for four terms as the Sheriff of Madison County, Alabama. The resolution also highlights his leadership roles and advocacy for the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches.
HJR 333 is a resolution that commends Danne Howard. It congratulates her on being selected as the President and CEO of the Alabama Hospital Association. The resolution acknowledges her previous roles, including Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, and her work in governmental relations, emergency preparedness, and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HJR 251 is a resolution that commends Coach Luke Hutcheson for being named the 2025 Alabama Sports Writers Association Boys Basketball Class 2A Coach of the Year. The resolution acknowledges his accomplishments and dedication to students at Tuscaloosa Academy.
HJR 255 is a resolution that congratulates Miss Prestley Skelton for winning the 2025 American Legion Department of Alabama Oratorical Competition. It recognizes her achievement and wishes her continued success as she represents Alabama in the national competition.
HJR 327 is a resolution commending the Morgan County Education Retirees Association (MCERA). It congratulates the association for winning the Statewide Community Service Award and recognizes their extensive volunteer efforts throughout 2024, which included various projects supporting local nonprofits and providing scholarships.
HJR 323 is a resolution that commends Dr. Leslie N. Pollard for his 15 years of service as President of Oakwood University. It recognizes his leadership and contributions to the university's academic growth, facility improvements, and community engagement.
HJR 332 is a resolution by the Alabama Legislature to recognize and honor the Mobile County Sheriff's Department TAPS and Honor Guard. It acknowledges their dedication, service, and commitment to honoring fallen officers, veterans, and community members in Mobile County.
HJR 331 is a legislative resolution that celebrates the Lott Middle School's Seventh Grade Social Studies Champions. It commends a team of students - Chasen Lofton, Danny Reed, Bruno Simmons, Dreyton Sullivan, and Matthew Turner - and their educators for winning a school competition with a video chronicling the history of the MOWA Choctaws of Alabama.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Alabama that would require local boards of education to adopt specific policies for public K-12 schools. These policies would mandate that each K-12 public school broadcast or sanction the performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week during school hours. Schools could use a recording archived by the Library of Congress or have a school-sanctioned group perform it from original sheet music. If ratified by voters, this requirement would become part of the state's constitution.
HR 353 is a resolution that honors and celebrates the life of James William "Jamie" Chapman, Jr., who passed away on May 4, 2025. It expresses deep sadness at his death and recognizes his contributions as an educator and community leader in Pickens County, particularly his role in the Pickens County College and Career Center.
