This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the University of Alabama in Huntsville Women's Basketball Team for their historic 2025-26 season. It officially congratulates the team for achieving program records, including 32 wins, a first-ever Gulf South Conference championship, and advancing to the NCAA Division II Final Four. The resolution specifically honors the players, coaches, and support staff who contributed to these accomplishments, including standout player Lili Wilken and Head Coach Allen Sharpe. As a ceremonial measure, the bill does not create new policies or change laws but serves to acknowledge athletic achievements.
This bill is a joint resolution that formally recognizes March 19, 2026, as Military Appreciation Day in Alabama and honors the memory of three airmen from the 99th Air Refueling Squadron who died in combat on March 12, 2026. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's gratitude to all current and former military service members and extends condolences to the families of the fallen airmen. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the command leadership of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, the Alabama National Guard, and the families of the deceased service members.
This bill is a House resolution that formally records the death of Cheryl Smiley Williams and pays tribute to her life and legacy. It directly affects her family and community by acknowledging her contributions as a business leader, public servant, and mentor who served Alabama for over 40 years. The resolution highlights her career achievements, including her work with small businesses, her role as a university instructor, and her community service, while expressing sympathy to her surviving family members. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, serving as an official record of respect for a local figure.
This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for their community and national service. The resolution highlights the organizations' histories, noting their founding at Howard University and their extensive membership across multiple countries. It acknowledges their shared brother-sister relationship and their collective commitment to leadership, justice, and service. The bill does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Alabama House of Representatives.
This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Police Chief and Public Safety Director Bill Partridge of Oxford, Alabama, for his 39 years of service in law enforcement. It recognizes his professional achievements, including modernizing the police department, establishing a crime center, and leading the creation of an aviation unit. The resolution formally acknowledges his leadership roles in various law enforcement organizations and his graduation from the FBI National Academy. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change any laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize his contributions before his retirement.
This bill designates March 17, 2026, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day in the State of Alabama. It recognizes the organization's history, noting its founding in 1911 and its presence with 33 chapters across Alabama. The resolution formally acknowledges the fraternity's contributions to civic and community life over more than a century. No laws or regulations are changed by this measure, as it serves only as a symbolic recognition.
This bill is a resolution that honors Henry Loyd Ivey on the occasion of his 100th birthday and celebrates his 75th wedding anniversary with his wife, Helen Louise Ivey. The resolution formally commends Mr. Ivey for his service as a World War II veteran, his career as a farmer and DuPont employee, and his long-term civic and church involvement in Henagar, Alabama. It also recognizes Mrs. Ivey's contributions to their family, community, and church, acknowledging their shared legacy of service and faith. The bill does not enact new laws but serves as a ceremonial tribute to the couple's life achievements and enduring partnership.
This bill updates how money is managed in Lawrence County's Community Corrections and Court Services Fund by changing when surplus funds are transferred to the county's general budget and adjusting the timeline for remitting appearance bond deposits to the fund. It also clarifies when municipalities can join temporary release and related programs, requiring them to adopt a resolution that becomes effective at the start of the next fiscal quarter. The legislation repeals an older 1979 law to modernize these administrative procedures without changing the core purpose of the fund, which supports investigation, administration, and rehabilitation programs for defendants in Lawrence County.
This bill designates American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, as the state's official celebration capital for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. It also recognizes the Sweet Home 250 Festival, scheduled for July 3-4, 2026, as Alabama's official state celebration of the anniversary. The resolution encourages citizens, schools, and organizations across Alabama to participate in commemorating this milestone by reflecting on the nation's founding ideals.
HB 447 allows Montgomery County residents to file their wills directly with the county judge of probate. The bill requires the judge to maintain a confidential record of each will's filing and withdrawal dates, accessible only to the filer, their legal representative, or attorney before the filer's death. The public can view the docket listing filings, and the judge may charge a reasonable fee for this service. This law does not affect a person's ability to revoke a will or change its terms.
HB 431 imposes a 20% tax on companies storing carbon dioxide underground in designated wells (like those used for carbon capture projects), based on the market value of the stored CO2 at injection time. It directly affects businesses using underground storage facilities for carbon management, such as those operating Class VI wells regulated under federal law. The tax revenue is split equally: 50% goes to Alabama’s state General Fund, and the other 50% is distributed to the local county or municipality where the storage occurs, to be spent at the discretion of local officials. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026, and requires monthly tax payments to the state Department of Revenue.
HB 385 allows Tuscaloosa County's Tax Assessor and Tax Collector to create electronic filing procedures for business personal property tax returns. It requires certain businesses - those leasing property, owning $10,000+ in personal property assets, or using professional tax preparers - to file electronically starting October 1, 2026. The bill mandates that electronic returns include the same information as paper forms and follow existing electronic filing standards. It also requires the county to provide training and grant temporary exemptions for good cause.
