Alabama Bills

HR 17 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Roy Brook, a Bessemer resident recognized with the 2023 Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce and Hoover Veterans Committee Freedom Award. It commends his community service through "The American Flag Project," where he displays American flags at events, intersections, and a memorial bridge honoring a U.S. Army Veteran, replacing worn flags and adding nighttime lighting per protocol. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Alabama House's recognition of Brook's symbolic efforts to promote patriotism and community unity. It directly affects no individuals or policies, serving only as a formal tribute.

This bill (HR 18) is a ceremonial resolution designating Sunday, February 23, 2025, as "Columbiana Baptist Kindergarten's 50th Anniversary Day" in Alabama. It formally recognizes the kindergarten’s 50-year history of serving local families and its connection to the First Baptist Church of Columbiana. The resolution expresses legislative appreciation for the institution’s community impact and Christian mission but does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose requirements. It is purely symbolic, extending goodwill to the kindergarten and its leadership.

This resolution (HR 20) commends Ms. Beulah Ballard Toney for her decades-long dedication to justice and equality, specifically recognizing her civil rights activism in Huntsville, Alabama, and her community leadership. It honors her founding of the Beulah Ballard Toney Scholarship, receipt of the 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Award, and 2024 National Civil Rights and Social Justice Award. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses the Alabama House's appreciation for her contributions.

SR 1 is a procedural resolution requiring the Secretary of the Senate to notify the House of Representatives when the Senate convenes and is ready to conduct business. It directly affects the internal operations of the Alabama Legislature by establishing a formal communication step between the two chambers. The resolution has no substantive policy changes and simply codifies an existing practice of notifying the House upon Senate session commencement. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2025, with a voice vote.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 11) formally commending Kierstyn Nicole Johnson for being named Queen of the 78th Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association's Royal Court. It highlights her educational background, community service, professional achievements, and family ties to Mobile, Alabama, without creating any policy or affecting any laws. The resolution serves solely as a formal expression of admiration and congratulations.

This is a procedural resolution requiring the House Clerk to formally notify the Senate when the Alabama House of Representatives convenes for business. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it simply codifies an existing parliamentary practice. The bill directs the Clerk to send this notification upon the House's opening session. It was adopted by voice vote on February 4, 2025, as a routine procedural step.

Resolutions

Resolutions

Marshall County

Resolutions

Cherokee County

Education