This resolution designates February 12, 2026, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the Capitol" to honor the sorority's history and community work. It recognizes AKA's founding in 1908 at Howard University, its growth to over 390,000 members globally, and its current initiatives focused on service, economic empowerment, and social justice. The resolution specifically acknowledges Dr. Tracey Morant Adams, South Eastern Regional Director (covering Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi), and the sorority's partnership with Alabama lawmakers. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or constituents.
This is a memorial resolution honoring Joseph William "Billy" Jones, Jr., a Monroeville, Alabama resident who died on January 23, 2026. The resolution celebrates his life as a businessman, hospital administrator, community leader, and founder of the King's Kids Foundation, while acknowledging his service to Alabama and his family. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws or funding - it is purely a ceremonial tribute offered by the Alabama House of Representatives. The resolution formally records the House's "deep sadness" over his death and honors his legacy of community service.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 122) passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to honor Deloris Ann Foreman Cable on her 70th birthday. The resolution formally congratulates her for her 37-year career as an educator in Huntsville City Schools, her community service, and her family life. It contains no policy provisions or legislative changes - it is purely a symbolic tribute with no direct effect on laws or constituents. The resolution was introduced on February 12, 2026.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law. It formally commends the McGill-Toolen Catholic High School volleyball team for winning the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 7A State Championship - their fourth consecutive title. The resolution highlights their 47-2 season record, key players, and coach Kate Wood's leadership, but contains no policy changes or funding. It serves solely as an official expression of praise from the Alabama House of Representatives.
HB 243, the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act, amends Alabama law to increase penalties for causing death through traffic violations and drug-related incidents. It raises the penalty for causing death by driving in violation of specific traffic laws (Sections 32-5A-191 or 32-5A-191.3) from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony, and creates a new offense for knowingly selling fentanyl-containing drugs that cause death (excluding licensed medical professionals). The bill also clarifies that victims of traffic-related crimes under Sections 32-10-1 through 32-10-5 are eligible for restitution. These changes directly affect drivers in fatal traffic accidents, drug sellers, and crime victims seeking restitution.
HB 168 amends Alabama's loitering law to clarify exemptions for mask usage during protests and authorize schools to set campus mask policies. It adds that wearing a medical or surgical mask during protests for disease mitigation (with possible verification) is exempt from loitering charges, while schools and colleges may establish their own mask rules for campuses. The bill does not require masks but gives local education authorities the power to create campus policies. Violations of school mask rules would lead to administrative discipline only, not criminal charges under the loitering law. This applies specifically to public schools and higher education institutions in Alabama.
SB 39 changes who appoints Senate members to Alabama's Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment. Currently, the Lieutenant Governor appoints the three Senate members; this bill would transfer that authority to the Senate President Pro Tempore. The committee handles redistricting following the U.S. census, and this change affects only the appointment process for Senate representation on the committee. The bill does not alter the committee's duties or membership size.
HB 287 continues the existing Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award under general statutory law, rather than as a joint resolution. The committee, composed of five House members (including at least one minority party member) and five Senate members (including at least one minority party member), annually awards medals to law enforcement officers demonstrating extraordinary courage and exceptional service. The bill specifies committee membership terms, meeting requirements, administrative support from legislative staff, and reporting obligations to the Secretary of State. This is a procedural bill with no new policy changes; it solely formalizes the committee's structure and operation.
HB 190 extends Alabama's Railroad Rehabilitation Tax Credit program through 2032, increasing the annual credit cap from $3.7 million to $4.5 million and raising the per-mile credit amount from $3,500 to $4,100. It directly affects railroad companies owning or leasing track in Alabama by allowing them to claim tax credits covering 50% of eligible rehabilitation costs, with credits transferable at 85% value. The program is funded through sales tax revenues in the Education Trust Fund, with specific annual limits on total credits issued across the extended period.
HB 292 revises Alabama's law for disabled veteran license plates by lowering the required disability percentage from "more than 50 percent" to "at least 50 percent." This change directly affects disabled veterans in Alabama with exactly 50 percent physical disability, who previously could not qualify for the special plate but would now become eligible. The bill amends Section 32-6-130 of the Alabama Code to update the eligibility threshold, maintaining the existing $5 fee and application process without altering other provisions like plate design or transferability. It becomes effective January 1, 2027.
SB 180 changes the start date for terms of Alabama's Board of Pardons and Paroles from July 1 to March 1. This adjustment applies to all appointments made on or after the bill's effective date of October 1, 2026, meaning new members will begin their six-year terms on March 1 instead of July 1. The bill does not alter the board's duties, appointment process, or composition. It is a procedural change to the term commencement date only.
SB 60 requires Alabama's Department of Corrections (DOC) to check for active arrest warrants against inmates at key stages: during intake, when considering work release, before parole board review, and 90 days before sentence completion. It also mandates the Board of Pardons and Paroles to check warrants when reviewing parole eligibility. If a warrant is found, the DOC must notify courts or prosecutors and arrange virtual court hearings for inmates (avoiding physical transport), per existing law. The bill directly affects inmates, DOC staff, parole boards, and law enforcement agencies. It becomes effective January 1, 2027.
