This bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes Drake State Community and Technical College for its 65th anniversary. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but instead honors the institution's contributions to education and workforce development in North Alabama since 1961. The resolution highlights the college's history, its role in providing technical and academic programs, and its partnerships with industry leaders. No funding or regulatory changes are included, making this a purely honorary measure.
This bill is a commendation resolution honoring the Tuscaloosa County High School Boys Basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A State Championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's victory over the defending champion Hoover Buccaneers and acknowledges the contributions of players, coaches, and the broader community. It does not change laws or policies but serves as an official tribute to the team's achievement, which marks their first state title since 1960.
This bill is a resolution of commendation honoring Dr. James E. "Buddy" Gray on the occasion of his retirement as Senior Pastor of Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama. It recognizes his four decades of service, including leading the church from 1986 to 2026, overseeing its relocation and growth from 220 to approximately 5,000 members, and mentoring young people through his youth ministry. The resolution expresses gratitude for his leadership, theological contributions, and community service, including his roles with the Alabama Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of his legacy and retirement.
This bill authorizes county commissions in Alabama's Gulf Coast counties to create their own zoning rules for solar farms. It allows these counties to set standards for where solar farms can be built, how they are constructed and operated, and to establish penalty systems for violations. The legislation also creates an appeal process for property owners who disagree with county decisions, permits the counties to charge administrative fees, and gives them the authority to remove non-compliant structures at the owner's expense.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends Kelli Fischer, principal of Opelika High School, for being named the 2025-2026 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The resolution recognizes her leadership in improving school culture, student support, and academic outcomes, including specific programs like daily student mentorship and incentive systems that have reduced absenteeism and behavior issues. It highlights her response to the 2023 Dadeville mass shooting, noting how she helped injured students return to graduation and fostered a supportive school environment. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official acknowledgment of her achievements from the Alabama Legislature.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors the life and military service of Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan David Shultz, USAF (Retired), a Huntsville resident who passed away in 2025. The resolution recognizes his 21 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force and Alabama Air National Guard, including combat missions and leadership roles, as well as his post-retirement contributions to the defense industry and medical research. It expresses the Alabama Legislature's deepest sympathy to his family and presents a copy of the resolution to them as a token of appreciation. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative measure to acknowledge his legacy and contributions to the state and nation.
This bill is a commendation resolution that honors the Vestavia Hills High School Speech and Debate Team for winning their fifth consecutive state championship in 2026. It recognizes the team's individual student achievements across multiple debate categories and acknowledges the leadership of Coach Nate Conoly. The resolution expresses official appreciation for the program's sustained excellence and does not create any new laws or policy changes.
This bill authorizes Jefferson County to create and enforce a noise ordinance for unincorporated residential areas, allowing the county commission to set rules against noise disturbances. The legislation defines specific noise violations, including loud electronic devices audible from 25 feet away, excessive sound levels during different hours, and continuous dog barking for 10 minutes or more, while exempting emergency vehicles, construction, and other specified activities. Violations could result in civil fines up to $1,800 for repeat offenses, with enforcement handled through citations issued by law enforcement officers or constables. The bill also outlines procedures for challenging citations and collecting unpaid fines through the county commission or Circuit Court.
This special order calendar resolution schedules specific bills for priority consideration on the 23rd legislative day of the 2026 Alabama legislative session, placing them ahead of regular business. The measure lists 30 individual bills covering diverse topics including tax exemptions for agricultural energy use, juvenile justice procedures, cryptocurrency fraud prevention, solar power facility restrictions, and various public sector employment and benefit provisions. Each bill is assigned to a specific senator or representative who will present it to the legislature, with some bills containing amendments or substitutions to existing legislation. The resolution itself does not change policy but establishes the procedural order for debating and voting on these separate pieces of legislation.
This bill modifies how Baldwin County, Alabama, appoints certain contract employees by changing some positions from mandatory to optional appointments by the county commission. It removes specific roles from the list of employees the commission must appoint and clarifies that the judge of probate, revenue commissioner, and sheriff may appoint their own chief staff members. The legislation also establishes contract requirements for remaining appointed positions, including termination clauses, job descriptions, annual evaluations, and a provision that contracts expire after four years unless renewed by the new commission. Additionally, it requires a three-fourths vote of the county commission to terminate or not renew any appointed contract employee. These changes take effect on October 1, 2026.
This bill would reinstate a tax exemption for the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, allowing it to avoid paying state sales and use taxes on capital purchases like equipment and building materials through September 30, 2028. The legislation also permits individual counties and municipalities to choose whether to extend similar exemptions for the zoo at the local level. Currently, the zoo's tax exemption expired in September 2022, and this measure would restore that benefit to help the nonprofit organization manage its financial operations. The zoo would continue to pay all other applicable taxes and must submit annual reports to the state Department of Revenue regarding its tax-exempt sales.
This bill would prevent local election officials from removing or deactivating voters from registration lists within 90 days before any regular election in Alabama. It directly affects county boards of registrars and the voters they manage by restricting their ability to purge individuals from the voter rolls during this critical pre-election window. The legislation maintains existing rules for voter disqualification but adds a time-based protection that ensures voters cannot be removed from the list during the final three months before an election. Additionally, the bill includes minor technical updates to align the state's election code language with current formatting standards.
