HJR 40 expresses legislative support for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Crisis Recovery Support Network. This network aims to provide sustained, long-term counseling capacity to educational institutions and communities in the SREB region following natural disasters, school shootings, and public emergencies. The SREB, in collaboration with state and local education stakeholders, would deploy specially trained counselors to schools in extreme need, focusing on healing and psychological resilience. The network will also hire a coordinator and cover travel costs for these counselors during training and deployment.
HJR 22 expands the existing Purple Star Schools Program, which recognizes K-12 schools committed to supporting children of active duty military families. Currently, this program is open only to public schools. This resolution makes private K-12 schools eligible to participate in the Purple Star Schools Program. It also expands the program's committee to include one representative for private K-12 education, appointed by the State Superintendent of Education.
HJR 163 establishes a Joint Interim Study Commission dedicated to examining court costs. This commission will include various members, such as district attorneys, a representative from the County Commissions of Alabama, and the Executive Director of the Office of Prosecution Services. Its purpose is to bring together legal and county officials to review the current structure and impact of court costs.
SB 314 authorizes the Shelby County Commission to levy an additional annual fee of up to two dollars on motor vehicle licenses and registrations. This fee applies to new registrations, transfers, and renewals for vehicles within Shelby County. The proceeds collected from this fee will be distributed monthly to the Shelby County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund to support law enforcement operations. This additional funding is intended to supplement, not replace, existing financial resources for the sheriff's office.
SB 293 allows the Lee County Commission to grant an additional exemption from mandatory solid waste collection fees. This exemption is available to households in Lee County whose total income does not exceed 75 percent of the federal poverty level. The Lee County Commission is also authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement these provisions.
HJR 228 is a resolution that commends and congratulates the Jackson High School Boys Basketball Team and their coaches for winning the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 4A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement and individual player contributions.
HJR 227 is a resolution that commends Mayor Sandy Stimpson for his faithful service to the citizens of Mobile upon his retirement. It recognizes his accomplishments during his tenure, including financial reforms, infrastructure investments, and economic development initiatives in the city.
HJR 232 is a commemorative resolution that commends the Honorable Judge Myron Calvin Milford, Jr. for his distinguished career and dedicated service to the City of LaFayette and the State of Alabama. It recognizes his professional achievements in the legal and judicial fields, including his work in implementing drug court programs.
HJR 233 is a resolution passed by the Alabama Legislature to mourn the death and celebrate the life of the Honorable Robert Lee Wilder of Aliceville, Alabama. The resolution notes his extensive community service, including his time on the Aliceville City Council, and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones.
HJR 252 is a procedural resolution that convenes a joint session of the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate. This session will occur on April 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the House Chamber, for the purpose of presenting the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
HB 253 proposes to exempt specific aircraft and their parts from state sales, use, and lease taxes. This bill directly affects individuals and businesses involved in the purchase, use, or leasing of these types of aircraft and components. The key mechanism is the establishment of these tax exemptions at the state level, while also including provisions that may clarify their application regarding county or municipal rental or lease taxes.
HJR 220 is a joint resolution expressing the Alabama Legislature's concern regarding the availability and affordability of commercial property insurance in coastal Alabama. It acknowledges findings from the Alabama Coastal Commercial Insurance Joint Interim Study Commission, which highlighted risks to local businesses and the tourism industry. The resolution calls for the Legislature and Governor to further explore potential solutions, including state-supported reinsurance programs, targeted tax credits for risk mitigation, and a review of insurance industry practices to ensure the region's long-term economic and insurance stability.
