This bill is a formal resolution that congratulates the Daphne High School Girls Wrestling Team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 6A-7A State Championship. It recognizes the team's achievement of earning 93 team points and securing their fourth state title since 2021, while also acknowledging individual state champions Kimber Alford and Annabella Harris. The resolution highlights the contributions of the team members, coaches, and supporting community, and formally commends the athletes for their sportsmanship and excellence.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Michael Oliver on the 14th anniversary of his service as senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Madison, Alabama. It recognizes his contributions to the church and community, highlighting his educational background, missionary work, disaster relief efforts, and leadership roles in Baptist organizations. The resolution serves as an official record of appreciation for his ministry and expresses well wishes for the church congregation.
This special order calendar resolution directs the Alabama Senate to prioritize specific bills during the twenty-fifth legislative day of the 2026 session, placing them ahead of regular business. The measure schedules discussion on various topics including school displays, law enforcement staffing, camp safety regulations, tax district rules, grant management systems, firefighter compensation, election audits, cryptocurrency licensing, and education policies. By establishing this agenda, the resolution ensures these legislative items receive immediate attention from senators and the public during the designated legislative session.
This bill authorizes Class 1 municipalities in Alabama to create and manage their own housing trust funds to address local affordable housing shortages. The legislation allows these municipalities to establish advisory committees with seven members representing finance professionals, community advocates, and low-income residents to oversee fund administration. Municipalities can fund the trust through donations, grants, bonds, and other sources without creating new taxes, and must conduct annual independent audits of the fund. The bill defines affordable housing as units available to households earning up to 120 percent of the area median income and specifies allowable uses for the funds, including building new housing units, rehabilitating existing units, and maintaining affordability for vulnerable populations.
This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Oakworth Capital Bank for being named the "Best Bank to Work for in the U.S." for nine consecutive years. It directly affects Oakworth Capital Bank by honoring its leadership and staff for their workplace culture and achievements. The resolution highlights the bank's recognition by American Banker, its strong employee satisfaction scores, and its financial performance across commercial banking, wealth management, and advisory services. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or regulatory impact, serving solely to express appreciation for the bank's accomplishments.
This bill is a resolution that formally commends Roger David Perkins for his 26 years of service as City Inspector for the Town of Mount Vernon. It recognizes his contributions to public safety and community development through the enforcement of building codes and standards. The resolution expresses gratitude for his professionalism and impact on the town and offers well wishes for his retirement.
This bill is a resolution honoring Ila Frances Kimbrell Cornelius, who passed away on February 21, 2026, after living 84 years. It formally acknowledges her contributions as an educator and community member in Thomasville, Alabama, while offering sympathy to her surviving family members. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to her life and legacy.
This bill formally commends Paul H. Reynolds for his decades of public service and leadership within the Alabama Republican Party. The resolution recognizes his long history of political involvement, including his work in various presidential campaigns and his roles as a state and national party leader. It highlights his contributions to party development and his advocacy for constitutional issues like maintaining the Supreme Court's nine-justice structure. The bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Reynolds' distinguished service but does not create new laws or policies.
This bill proposes a renewal process for Wilcox County, Alabama, to replace an expiring ad valorem tax that will end in 2027. The legislation authorizes the county commission to increase the local property tax rate by nine mills, raising the total from 10 mills to 19 mills, with the increase taking effect when the current tax expires. The additional tax revenue would be split between county general purposes and public schools, with two mills going to the county and seven mills to the school board. However, this tax increase requires voter approval at a future election before it can be implemented. The bill becomes effective on June 1, 2026, allowing time for the renewal process to be completed.
This bill is a House resolution that formally commends Kristi Bridges Smith, a teacher at Rainbow Middle School in Etowah County, for receiving the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence. The resolution recognizes her 32 years of service, including her recent achievement of leading her school's Math Bee team to 10 consecutive championships and representing Alabama at a national awards gala in Washington, D.C. The measure serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to education rather than creating new laws or policies.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Covington County Sheriff to sell abandoned, stolen, and unclaimed personal property and firearms, with proceeds used for law enforcement. The amendment requires the sheriff to maintain public records of recovered items and store them properly, while allowing immediate sale of perishable property without notice if owners cannot be found. Firearms would be sold only to licensed gun dealers through sealed bidding, and other unclaimed property would be auctioned publicly after proper notice and a six-month waiting period. Owners can reclaim their property before sale by proving ownership and paying recovery and storage costs. If unclaimed after six months, net proceeds from sales would be deposited into a dedicated fund for the sheriff's office to use at their discretion for law enforcement purposes.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends retired U.S. Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prickett for his volunteer service to disabled veterans. The resolution recognizes his leadership as President of the National Whitetail Warrior Project, where he has organized over 230 veteran hunts across multiple states and helped raise more than $500,000 to fund these programs. The measure extends official appreciation from the Alabama Legislature for his work providing outdoor experiences and fellowship opportunities to veterans, with no changes to existing laws or policies.
