HJR 64 is a legislative resolution passed by the Alabama legislature to mourn the death and celebrate the life of Dr. Harry Joseph Littleton, a Mountain Brook physician who dedicated 34 years to OBGYN practice at Baptist Health Brookwood. The resolution recognizes his military service (U.S. Navy, 1960s), medical career, community involvement (Canterbury United Methodist Church, Alabama football fandom), and family life following his passing on January 8, 2025. It serves as a formal legislative tribute without implementing any policy changes or affecting any laws or regulations.
HB 99 allows Lauderdale County's Revenue Commissioner to establish electronic filing for business personal property tax returns. It requires businesses leasing personal property, owning $10,000+ in personal property assets, or using third-party tax preparers to file electronically starting October 1, 2025, with temporary exemptions possible for good cause. The bill mandates the commissioner to provide training and support for taxpayers transitioning to electronic filing. It applies only to specific businesses in Lauderdale County and becomes effective June 1, 2025. The law does not change tax rates or obligations, only the filing method for qualifying businesses.
HB 230 requires real estate brokers to provide written disclosures about services and compensation *before* showing a property to a potential buyer or seller. It clarifies that consumers do not need a written brokerage agreement just to view homes, but must sign one if the broker will list the property or submit an offer on their behalf. The bill updates Alabama’s rules to align with recent industry changes following a national settlement, ensuring disclosures cover specific services and compensation terms upfront. This directly affects homebuyers, sellers, and brokers during initial property showings and transaction setup.
HJR 70 is a commemorative resolution honoring Fred Nall Hollis, an internationally recognized surrealist artist from Alabama. It formally recognizes his life, artistic contributions (including works exhibited globally and collaborations with figures like Salvador Dali), and legacy, particularly his ties to Alabama through the Troy University Nall Museum. The resolution does not enact any policy or affect any legal rights; it is purely ceremonial. The Alabama Legislature passed it to express sympathy to his family and acknowledge his cultural impact.
SB 64 requires commercial operators who cut aquatic plants in state waters to remove all cut, trimmed, severed, or uprooted plant matter from the water. It directly affects businesses engaged in commercial aquatic plant harvesting. The bill establishes criminal penalties for failing to comply with the removal requirement. Key provisions mandate that cut plant material must be cleared from public waters to prevent accumulation and environmental harm. The bill is currently under review in the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry committee.
SB 116 prohibits the possession, sale, or use of firearm parts designed to convert a pistol into a machine gun, making it a Class C felony. The bill directly affects individuals who handle these specific conversion devices, including gun owners, dealers, and manufacturers. Key provisions criminalize obtaining, selling, or using such parts, with penalties applying unless an exemption applies (though the text is cut off). This law focuses on restricting access to devices that enable rapid-fire capability, without altering existing regulations for fully automatic firearms.
SB 59 allows dependents of active-duty military personnel in Alabama to use copies of their military medical records - showing age-appropriate immunizations - as proof of vaccination for school enrollment, instead of the standard Blue Card. This directly affects military-connected students and their families, who often face challenges obtaining new immunization records when relocating. The bill amends Alabama Code §16-30-4 to permit this substitution for all public and private schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade. It does not change immunization requirements but streamlines enrollment by accepting military medical documentation. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
HJR 65 is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending Jo Ann Jenkins for her retirement as CEO of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). It recognizes her leadership in areas affecting seniors, including advocating for lower prescription drug costs, opposing age discrimination, advancing Alzheimer's research, and expanding digital literacy programs for older adults. The resolution has no legislative effect or direct impact on constituents, as it serves solely as an expression of appreciation. This procedural resolution was adopted by the Alabama legislature with a voice vote on February 20, 2025.
This is a commemorative resolution (SJR 35) honoring the late Jesse P. Evans III, a Birmingham, Alabama lawyer and legal educator who died on October 2, 2024. The resolution recognizes his 40+ year career as a trial attorney, his authorship of key legal works on Alabama property law, his teaching roles at law schools, and his service to the legal community. It expresses the Alabama legislature's condolences to his family and celebrates his professional legacy and personal life. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
SJR 23 is a ceremonial resolution commending Coach Nick Saban for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. It formally expresses the Alabama Legislature's admiration for his achievements, including seven national championships, a 297-71-1 coaching record, and producing 52 first-round NFL draft picks. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on laws, as it solely serves to honor Saban's career. It was introduced in the Alabama Senate and referred to committee in February 2025.
SB 80 renames the Alabama Local Government Training Institute to the Buddy Sharpless Education Institute to honor O.H. "Buddy" Sharpless, the former executive director of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama who died in May 2024. The bill makes this name change throughout relevant Alabama statutes but does not alter the institute's purpose or operations. The institute continues to provide mandatory training for newly elected county commissioners, as established in 1994 under Sharpless's leadership. No new policies, funding changes, or program modifications are introduced by this renaming bill.
SJR 32 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Alabama Legislature to commend Judge Johnny Hardwick on his retirement after 24 years as a Circuit Judge in Montgomery County. The resolution highlights his 40+ years of legal experience, including service as a judge, Assistant U.S. Attorney, and community leader, and acknowledges his roles as Presiding Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and president of the Alabama Association of Circuit Court Judges. It formally expresses the legislature's admiration for his career and contributions to Alabama's justice system and community.
