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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 426, the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026, creates new rules to prevent title fraud in real estate transactions. It requires real estate agents, online platforms, and title professionals to verify property ownership before listings or transfers, prohibits remote notarization for property deeds in certain cases, and establishes a recovery fund for victims. The bill upgrades fraudulent property sales to a Class D felony and creates a new aggravated fraud offense classified as a Class C felony. It also sets up an expedited process for victims to reclaim property and recover legal costs through the Alabama Securities Commission.
