This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth for his service to the state of Alabama. The resolution highlights his contributions in areas such as workforce development, military support, and tax reform, including his role in passing significant tax cuts and promoting business growth. It also recognizes his advocacy for education, infrastructure improvements like the 'Go Wide I-65' campaign, and efforts to support the aerospace industry. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official tribute to record his achievements in the legislative history of Alabama.
This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the Section High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 2A State Championship. The resolution formally congratulates the team members, coaches, and support staff on their victory, which occurred on March 6, 2026, when they defeated LaFayette 54-42 in Birmingham. The document lists the specific players, coaches, and managers involved in the championship team. This type of resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of athletic achievement rather than creating new laws or policies.
This bill establishes the Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies to examine the state's current legal framework regarding child sexual abuse. The commission will consist of members from both houses of the legislature, the Attorney General, and other designated officials who will review existing criminal and civil laws, statutes of limitations, reporting requirements, and institutional accountability measures. Through hearings and research, the commission will gather information, receive testimony, compare approaches used in other states, and identify potential gaps or inconsistencies in how Alabama's laws operate together to protect children and support survivors. The study aims to evaluate whether current laws adequately address various forms of abuse, including online exploitation and institutional failures, and to recommend potential improvements to the legal system.
This legislative resolution formally commends the North Sand Mountain Girls Basketball Team from Higdon, Alabama, for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2A State Championship. The document highlights the team's historic 41-28 victory over Cold Springs, noting that this marks the school's first state title and recognizing individual player achievements and coaching staff contributions. The resolution serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Alabama Legislature to the players, coaches, and community supporters who contributed to the team's success.
This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Ron Ingram for over 50 years of dedicated service to Alabama high school athletics. It recognizes his long career as a sports journalist and communications director for the Alabama High School Athletic Association, where he helped promote fair competition and student-athlete development. The resolution highlights his specific contributions, including creating the ASWA All-State Teams and Mr. Football Award, as well as his efforts to advance girls' high school sports coverage. This type of legislative action serves to publicly acknowledge Ingram's achievements and express appreciation for his work in the field.
This bill proposes to name a specific bridge in Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama, as the Fred Armstead, Sr. Memorial Bridge. It directly affects the Alabama Department of Transportation, which would be asked to coordinate with local officials to officially designate the bridge and install appropriate signage. The legislation honors Fred Armstead, Sr., a longtime public servant who was the first Black police officer in Demopolis and served as a county commissioner for 36 years. This is a commemorative resolution that does not change existing laws or policies but instead recognizes an individual's contributions through a naming designation.
This bill proposes to expand the City of Demopolis in Marengo County by annexing an additional 116-acre parcel of land located in Hale County. The new territory would be bounded by specific geographic markers, including U.S. Highway 80 and the proposed West Alabama Highway Project, and would be incorporated into the city's corporate limits. The legislation requires a map of the proposed annexation to be filed with the Marengo County Probate Judge for public inspection before the changes take effect. If approved, the annexation would officially become effective on October 1, 2026, extending the city's jurisdiction over the included land.
This bill creates the College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act, which establishes a new funding mechanism for Alabama's public higher education institutions. The legislation creates a dedicated CHEER Fund that will provide bonus funding to colleges and universities that meet specific performance goals related to student outcomes such as retention, completion rates, and post-graduation employment in high-demand or high-wage fields. The bill defines eligible institutions to include all Alabama public universities and community colleges, and establishes an Outcomes-Based Higher Education Funding Coordinating Committee to set performance metrics and oversee fund distribution. Funding will be distributed by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education based on how well institutions perform against established benchmarks, with special provisions for premier research universities that demonstrate growth in external research revenue.
This bill from Washington County amends a 1984 law to adjust the compensation for the circuit clerk. It specifically applies to the person holding the circuit clerk office on January 1, 2026, and repeals the compensation provision when that individual leaves office. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026, and include a severability clause to ensure remaining parts of the law stay in force if any section is declared invalid.
This bill allows Cleburne County businesses to file their personal property tax returns electronically instead of on paper. It authorizes the county Revenue Commissioner to create rules for electronic filing and requires specific businesses to use the system starting October 1, 2026, including those with assets over $10,000, property leasing companies, and businesses using tax preparers. The commissioner must also provide training and support to help taxpayers learn how to file electronically.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends the University of Alabama for its upcoming construction of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps Facility and Student Veterans Center. The resolution recognizes the university's commitment to supporting military training and veteran students with a nearly 20,000 square-foot facility scheduled for completion in spring 2027. The document highlights that the new center will provide modern training spaces for Army and Air Force ROTC cadets and offer resources for student veterans to transition from military to college life. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not create new laws or policies but instead serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Alabama Legislature to the university.
This bill proposes to expand the official boundaries of the Town of Mt. Vernon in Mobile County by including four specific land parcels within its corporate limits. The expansion covers portions of the East Park Subdivision and multiple lots from the Calvert Business Park development, with precise geographic descriptions provided for each area. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and a map detailing the proposed territory is available for public review at the Mobile County Judge of Probate's office. This legislative action directly affects the municipality's jurisdictional area and may influence local governance and services for residents in the newly included territories.
