HJR 26 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing McKenzie Fuller as Miss Jacksonville State University 2025. It commends her for achievements including leading the "Reading Rockets" literacy initiative (which collected 2,500 books and visited 43 classrooms), hosting a "Girls in STEAM" event, and representing the university at the Miss Alabama Competition. The resolution formally honors her service to literacy, education, and youth empowerment in Alabama. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly acknowledge her contributions.
HJR 6 is a ceremonial resolution designating April 5, 2026, as "Booker T. Washington Day" in Alabama. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups; it solely serves to recognize Booker T. Washington's historical contributions as an educator and leader. The resolution cites his founding of Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University), his advocacy for vocational education, and his role in African American advancement. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect and is purely commemorative.
This resolution (HJR 63) commends the Dale County School System for earning a 95 overall score on Alabama’s State and Federal Report Cards - the highest score ever recorded by a county school system in Alabama. It recognizes the system’s 3,200 students, 418 employees, and specific schools (including Dale County High School and G.W. Long schools) for academic excellence. The resolution also highlights Superintendent Ben Baker’s leadership and community partnerships. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change policies - it solely offers formal recognition.
HJR 64 is a ceremonial resolution commending Anita Haggerty for her 34-year service as Tallapoosa County 911 Director, recognizing her role in establishing the county's 911 system in 1994 and implementing key improvements like E911 and GIS technology. The resolution expresses legislative gratitude for her leadership, training of dispatchers, and contributions to emergency response safety. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is purely a formal expression of appreciation for her retirement from the full-time director role (while noting she will continue part-time).
HB 310 proposes a constitutional amendment for Limestone County, Alabama, that would allow residents aged 65 or older to claim a property tax exemption on their primary residence. To qualify, homeowners must have lived in the property as their main home for at least five years and own it as a single-family residence. The exemption freezes the property’s assessed value from the year before claiming it (for the 2026 value, effective October 2027), while requiring continued residency and maintaining other eligible exemptions. This change requires voter approval through a statewide election under Alabama’s constitutional amendment process.
HJR 69 is a symbolic resolution designating January as National Blood Donor Month in Alabama. It directly affects Alabamians by encouraging blood donation through official recognition, urging citizens to donate regularly and businesses to sponsor blood drives with organizations like LifeSouth Community Blood Centers. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the importance of voluntary blood donors in maintaining a stable blood supply for patients, including trauma victims, cancer patients, and newborns. It references Alabama's local blood center's role in supporting emergency services and addresses the national challenge of low donor rates (only 3% of eligible people donate).
This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 70), not a policy bill. It formally commends the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) for its role in promoting Alabama's waterways and the winners of the 2025 Great Alabama 650 paddle race. The resolution recognizes the ASRT's expansion to over 6,300 miles of waterways and the race's seventh annual success, highlighting specific winners' completion times. It has no policy impact or new requirements - it solely offers symbolic recognition.
HJR 71 is a ceremonial resolution commending Roberta Swann for her retirement as Director of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program after over 20 years of service. It recognizes her leadership in securing over $100 million in funding for coastal restoration projects and developing watershed management plans across Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any laws - it is a formal expression of legislative appreciation for her environmental stewardship and community collaboration. This type of resolution is standard practice for honoring public officials upon retirement.
This resolution (HJR 43) proposes naming a bridge on Alabama Highway 63 over Sugar Creek in Alexander City as the "Dr. Larry Tuggle Memorial Bridge." It honors Dr. Larry Tuggle, a local engineer, Marine Corps veteran, and long-time community volunteer who died in 2021, recognizing his service to Alexander City through organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the volunteer fire department. The resolution encourages the Alabama Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to name the bridge and install appropriate signage, though it does not mandate the change. This is a commemorative gesture, not a policy or funding measure.
SB 30, known as "Trey's Law," makes any agreement clause prohibiting disclosure of sexual abuse acts or related facts unenforceable. It directly affects survivors of sexual abuse and entities (like employers or organizations) that use nondisclosure agreements to silence victims. The bill voids such clauses in agreements entered into on or after October 1, 2026, but only for the sexual abuse disclosure terms - other parts of agreements, like compensation, remain enforceable. This policy change ensures survivors can speak freely about abuse without legal penalty, aligning with Alabama's public policy against shielding perpetrators.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 86) commending Tobin "Toby" Roth for his installation as International President of Theta Chi Fraternity. It formally recognizes his lifelong service to the fraternity, including prior leadership roles and his recent appointment. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on laws or constituents; it is purely a symbolic expression of legislative appreciation. The bill passed unanimously with a voice vote in the Alabama House.
This bill reclassifies the Board of Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar as an official agency within the Judicial Branch of state government. It does not change the Board's duties or authority over attorneys; it only alters its administrative classification under state government structure. The change takes effect October 1, 2026, and affects how the Board is organized within Alabama's government framework. This is a procedural adjustment with no direct impact on lawyers, courts, or the public.
