This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates the owners and staff of Campbell Hardware and Sporting Goods in Robertsdale, Alabama, on their 80th anniversary. The text highlights the store's history since 1946, its location in the downtown area, and its role as a community landmark that continues to serve customers with a wide range of products. The resolution expresses appreciation for the business's long-standing service and wishes the family-owned company continued success in the future.
This bill is a resolution from the Alabama House of Representatives that officially celebrates Catherine Sarah Davis on the occasion of her 104th birthday. The text honors her life by highlighting her long history of service, including her work in healthcare, her decades of involvement in her church, and her participation in the Civil Rights Movement. It serves as a formal tribute to her personal achievements and character rather than enacting any new laws or policies.
This bill is a commemorative resolution introduced by Representative Jackson to honor the life and ministry of Elder Robert Smith, Sr. It formally recognizes his five decades of service as a preacher and his 45-year leadership at the Church of the Living God in Coffeeville, Alabama. The resolution expresses gratitude for his contributions to the community and declares his legacy as a testament to enduring faith.
This special order calendar resolution directs the Alabama Senate to prioritize a specific list of bills for discussion on April 1, 2026, placing them ahead of all other business. The measure affects various state agencies and individuals by scheduling legislation related to utility rates, judicial retirement calculations, education staffing, crime penalties, forestry regulations, 911 oversight, and child care licensing. By establishing a fixed sequence for these items, the resolution ensures they receive immediate attention during the legislative day. This procedural tool does not change the content of the bills themselves but organizes the legislative agenda to guarantee their consideration.
This special order calendar directs the Alabama Senate to prioritize four specific bills during its twenty-sixth legislative day, placing them ahead of all other pending business. The measure affects various policy areas, including land representation, parole criteria, public school graduation requirements for conflict resolution training, and the legal definition of sexual torture. By formally scheduling these items, the resolution ensures that Senators DuBose, England, Smitherman, and Coleman have dedicated time to debate and vote on their respective proposals.
This bill proposes a new 8% privilege tax on net gambling revenues generated by historical horse racing machines in Macon County. The tax would be collected by the Macon County Racing Commission from operators of these computerized wagering systems. It explicitly excludes free bets, promotional credits, and winnings from the taxable amount while replacing a previous local tax specific to historical horse racing. The legislation does not alter taxes on live greyhound or thoroughbred racing and states that it does not authorize any new forms of gambling.
This legislative resolution formally commends Linda Hellena Kauffeld White upon her retirement from the Medicaid Agency of the State of Alabama. It recognizes her 35-year career as a Medicaid nurse and acknowledges her contributions to public health services in Alabama. The bill serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her service rather than establishing new policy or regulations.
HR 322 is a resolution introduced by Representative Lee to officially record the death of Tony Davis, a former Slocomb City Council member and long-time community leader. The bill serves as a tribute to Davis's life, highlighting his 36 years of service at Southeast Health Medical Center, his decade on the city council, and his extensive volunteer work with local organizations. It expresses the legislature's condolences to Davis's family and acknowledges his contributions to the community, including his 34 years in the Army National Guard.
This bill is a resolution introduced by Representative Pringle to honor Father Mitch Pacwa on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a Catholic priest. It recognizes his extensive contributions to theological education, media ministry through EWTN, and community service, particularly within Alabama. The resolution formally acknowledges his achievements but does not create any new laws or change existing policies.
This bill establishes the Alabama Balanced Instruction and Screen Use Act to limit screen-based instruction in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. It defines screen-based instruction as delivering educational content primarily through digital devices like laptops or tablets instead of direct teacher-led instruction. The bill requires the State Board of Education to adopt standards for screen use, including regular vision breaks and compliance with privacy laws. An Elementary Instructional Technology Task Force will be established to review research on screen use and make recommendations annually until 2030. Exceptions are made for online high school courses, summer school, and brief technology use for formative assessments during teacher-led instruction.
This bill prohibits the construction and operation of new large-scale ground-mounted solar power facilities for one year in Alabama counties that border the Gulf of America. The measure defines affected facilities as installations designed to generate electricity for off-site use or sale to third parties, excluding existing projects already under construction or operational when the law takes effect. The restriction applies immediately upon enactment and aims to protect coastal and watershed areas in Gulf-bordering counties.
This bill establishes the Alabama Centralized Grant Management Database within the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to create a single online platform for tracking grant opportunities. The database will list all available federal, state, local, and private grants for which Alabama entities are eligible, while also maintaining a voluntary registry of grant writers and technical assistance providers. State agencies must cooperate by providing grant information, and the department will offer guidance to help local governments, small businesses, and nonprofits identify and apply for funding. The system will be publicly accessible, and the department must submit annual reports to state leadership on usage and any operational challenges. Funding for the database will come through legislative appropriations, with the law taking effect on October 1, 2026.
