This bill is a resolution that formally commends Paul H. Reynolds for his long-standing public service to the state of Alabama. It recognizes his decades of work with the Republican Party, including his roles in state and national party leadership from the 1970s through the 2000s. The resolution highlights his contributions to various political campaigns and his service on the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee and the Republican National Committee. This is a ceremonial measure intended to honor his contributions rather than to change any laws or policies.
This bill is a House resolution that formally honors Clinton Adams for his contributions to ballroom culture and the LGBTQ+ community in Alabama. The resolution recognizes his two decades of work teaching ballroom skills, organizing health testing events, and providing mentorship in areas like education and financial literacy. It highlights his personal investments in community resources and his role in creating safe spaces for youth through events like the Rocket City Pride Ball. The measure serves as a tribute to his legacy rather than establishing new laws or funding.
This bill requires individuals convicted of driving under the influence to pay child support if their offense causes the death of a child's parent or guardian. The support obligation applies until the child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever comes later, and begins accruing from the date of the parent's death. Courts can calculate payments using existing child support guidelines or determine a reasonable amount based on the child's needs, the surviving parent's resources, and the standard of living the child would have had. The law includes provisions for income withholding to enforce payments and allows a one-year grace period for incarcerated offenders to begin paying after release.
This bill requires money transmission businesses in Alabama to report large or suspicious cash transactions to the state Securities Commission and imposes a 1.5% fee on outgoing international wire transfers. The collected fees would be placed in a state fund and distributed to local sheriffs to help cover immigration law enforcement costs, while taxpayers who pay these fees would receive an income tax credit to offset the charges. The legislation also establishes criminal and civil penalties for businesses that fail to comply with reporting requirements and creates a study commission to monitor how the fee proceeds are used. These provisions would remain in effect until December 31, 2030, when they are scheduled to be repealed.
This bill is a resolution honoring Glenn Adrian Griggs, Sr., who passed away on February 8, 2026, at age 71. It formally records the House's sadness over his death and offers tribute to his life as a community member, mentor, and family man. The resolution highlights his service to local communities, his involvement in music and sports coaching, and his dedication to family and education. It expresses sympathy to his family and acknowledges his legacy of faith and service.
This bill designates March 17, 2026, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Day in the State of Alabama. It recognizes the organization's history, noting it was founded in 1911 and has 33 chapters in Alabama. The resolution also acknowledges specific fraternity leaders in Alabama and presents a copy to the state representative. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or government operations.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kathleen Peevy of Brewton, Alabama, on the occasion of her 100th birthday. It formally recognizes her life accomplishments, including her career as a telephone operator, her community involvement, and her extensive family. The resolution offers congratulations and expresses the legislature's high regard for her many contributions to her family and community.
This bill requires certain Mobile County water and sewer commissioners to transfer conservation easements on over 100 specific real property parcels to qualified conservation organizations by October 1, 2027. The easements must be conveyed to charitable entities that protect natural resources, agricultural land, or historical features, while excluding certain areas like road rights of way. The legislation defines conservation easement holders as organizations dedicated to preserving open space, environmental quality, or cultural assets, and applies to boards established under existing state law.
This bill updates legal terminology in Alabama's pharmacy benefits manager regulations by replacing the term "independent pharmacy" with "unaffiliated pharmacy." The change directly affects how pharmacies are classified and regulated under state law, specifically within the Banking and Insurance Code sections governing pharmacy benefits managers. The bill defines an "unaffiliated pharmacy" as one that is not affiliated with a pharmacy benefits manager, while maintaining existing definitions for related terms like pharmacy benefits managers and claims processing services. This legislative amendment aims to clarify regulatory language without altering the underlying operational requirements for pharmacies or benefits managers.
This bill updates the duties of guardians ad litem in Alabama juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases to better protect children's interests. It requires these legal representatives to meet with children and foster parents before court hearings, explain legal proceedings in child-friendly language, and conduct ongoing investigations into a child's well-being. The law mandates regular reviews of case progress, participation in service plan development, and filing documents to address delays or noncompliance. Additionally, guardians ad litem must receive appropriate training before appointment and may represent multiple children from the same parent or both a minor parent and their child.
This bill expands the rights of foster parents in Alabama by granting them a legal right to be heard at court hearings concerning the foster child and allowing them to submit written reports on the child's status and welfare. It also establishes that foster parents who have cared for a child for at least 15 months can intervene in court proceedings related to that child, with courts only able to deny this right if they provide specific findings showing the intervention would harm the child's best interests or delay permanent resolution. The legislation further requires the Department of Human Resources to provide foster parents with timely information about the child, including health history and case plans, and to allow them to participate in case planning meetings and decision-making processes. These changes aim to strengthen the role of foster parents as key partners in the care and permanency planning for children in their homes.
This bill is a resolution honoring Roscoe Robinson, a prominent gospel and soul music artist who passed away in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 26, 2026. The measure formally records the House's sadness at his death and celebrates his life, noting his contributions to gospel quartet music and his transition into secular soul and rhythm & blues. It highlights his career spanning over seven decades, his work with groups like The Blind Boys of Alabama, and his role as a mentor in the Birmingham gospel community. The resolution serves as a tribute to his artistic legacy and impact on American music rather than establishing new policy or regulations.
