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passed · Alabama · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 273: Abraham Kennard, Jr., death mourned

This bill is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Abraham Kennard, Jr., a retired educator from Forkland, Alabama, who passed away on March 12, 2026. It formally records the House of Representatives' mourning of his death while celebrating his contributions as a teacher, Vietnam veteran, and community member. The resolution highlights his 50-year career in education, his military service, and his roles in his churches and various community organizations. It serves as an official acknowledgment of his impact rather than enacting new policy or funding.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

signed · Alabama · House Apr 13, 2026

HJR 271: Naming the Special Agent Justin Williams Memorial Highway

This bill proposes renaming a specific section of Alabama Highway 21 between mile markers 39 and 41 in Monroe County to the Special Agent Justin Williams Memorial Highway. The legislation directly affects state road signage and official highway designations within that county. By amending specific lines in the state code, the bill would permanently update the highway's name to honor Special Agent Justin Williams. This change is administrative and commemorative, with no impact on traffic laws, funding, or operational procedures.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 615: Catastrophe savings accounts, required to be held in Alabama banks, credit unions, or veterans financial institutions and approved by the Commissioner of Insurance

This bill requires catastrophe savings accounts in Alabama to be held only at state-based banks, credit unions, or veterans financial institutions. It directly affects insurance policyholders who use these accounts to pay for deductibles, mitigation costs, or FORTIFIED endorsements related to windstorm damage on residential property. The legislation defines a catastrophe savings account as a regular savings or money market account labeled specifically for qualified catastrophe expenses and limits policyholders to one such account. The rules apply to tax years starting on or after January 1, 2027, with the bill taking effect on October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Alabama · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 247: LeBarron Christopher Horn, death mourned

This bill is a formal resolution honoring the life and death of LeBarron Christopher Horn, a 58-year-old mail carrier from Mobile, Alabama who passed away on March 7, 2026. The resolution records the House of Representatives' mourning of his death and celebrates his life, noting his 30-year career with the United States Postal Service and his military service in the Army. It extends sympathy to his family, including his wife Tonya Williamson and son Joshua, and acknowledges his community contributions and personal qualities. This type of commemorative measure serves to publicly recognize an individual's life and impact without creating new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

introduced · Alabama · House Mar 19, 2026

HJR 260: Convening of a Joint Session, Military Appreciation Day, recognized

This bill directs the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate to meet in a joint session on March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the House Chamber to recognize Military Appreciation Day. The legislation applies to all members of the state legislature who will attend the session. The primary mechanism is a formal resolution scheduling the joint meeting for the specific purpose of honoring military service. No additional policy changes or funding provisions are included in this measure.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

signed · Alabama · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SJR 97: The University of Alabama, commended

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends the University of Alabama for its upcoming construction of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps Facility and Student Veterans Center. The resolution recognizes the university's commitment to supporting military training and veteran students with a nearly 20,000 square-foot facility scheduled for completion in spring 2027. The document highlights that the new center will provide modern training spaces for Army and Air Force ROTC cadets and offer resources for student veterans to transition from military to college life. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not create new laws or policies but instead serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Alabama Legislature to the university.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Higher Education Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 572: Public K-12 schools; required to adopt policies for broadcast of Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week during school hours

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Alabama public K-12 schools to broadcast or sanction the performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week during school hours. Local school boards would be responsible for adopting policies to implement this requirement, with options to use archived recordings from the Library of Congress or have school-sanctioned groups perform the anthem from original sheet music. The measure would become part of the state constitution if approved by a majority of voters in a special election.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Alabama · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SJR 98: Naming the Lamar S. "Bubba" Woodham, Jr. Highway

This bill proposes naming a specific section of Alabama Highway 9 in Elmore County the Lamar S. "Bubba" Woodham, Jr. Highway to honor his 47-year career with the Alabama Department of Transportation. The legislation requests that the State Department of Transportation coordinate with local officials to designate the road segment between Mt. Hebron Road and Boswell Road and install appropriate signage. The measure recognizes Woodham's service as a civil engineer, surveyor, and retired Navy officer, though it does not mandate the naming but encourages the state to consider it.

Topics ✓ Transportation ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

passed · Alabama · House Mar 10, 2026

HR 220: Johann Moore, honored

This bill is a House resolution honoring Mr. Johann Moore as the special guest at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual "Honoring Our Elders Day" Gala. It formally recognizes Moore's distinguished service as a retired U.S. Army officer and his decades of leadership in Scouting and community organizations. The resolution highlights his personal achievements and the mission of the gala, which celebrates senior citizens and provides scholarships to students. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or regulatory effects.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

passed · Alabama · House Mar 10, 2026

HR 222: Mr. Willie Smith, honored

This bill is a resolution honoring Mr. Willie Smith as the special guest at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual "Honoring Our Elders Day" Gala. The resolution recognizes Smith's lifelong contributions as a community member, worker, and artist, highlighting his career at various local institutions and his work preserving Buffalo Soldier history. It also acknowledges the foundation's mission to celebrate senior citizens and fund scholarships for students, with the event scheduled for March 14, 2026, at the Jackson Center in Huntsville. The bill serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Veterans

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