Rep. Shane Stringer

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors Chief Jerry Taylor for his 38 years of service in law enforcement. It recognizes his career path, which includes roles with the Mobile Police Department, Mobile County Sheriff's Office, and leadership positions in Creola, Mount Vernon, and Jackson. The text highlights his various specialized duties, such as serving on the SWAT Team and Honor Guard, and notes that he is retiring on April 30, 2026. Ultimately, the legislation expresses gratitude for his contributions to public safety and acknowledges the respect he has earned from his peers and the communities he served.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to expand the official boundaries of the Town of Mt. Vernon in Mobile County by including four specific land parcels within its corporate limits. The expansion covers portions of the East Park Subdivision and multiple lots from the Calvert Business Park development, with precise geographic descriptions provided for each area. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and a map detailing the proposed territory is available for public review at the Mobile County Judge of Probate's office. This legislative action directly affects the municipality's jurisdictional area and may influence local governance and services for residents in the newly included territories.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends Roger David Perkins for his 26 years of service as City Inspector for the Town of Mount Vernon. It recognizes his contributions to public safety and community development through the enforcement of building codes and standards. The resolution expresses gratitude for his professionalism and impact on the town and offers well wishes for his retirement.

Maddy summaryHB 271 establishes lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for Alabama residents with disabilities. It creates three license types: hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing, with fees set at $50 for those under 50 and $30 for those 50+ years old. Fees collected fund specific conservation endowment funds (Game and Fish for freshwater, Marine Resources for saltwater). The licenses, non-transferable and effective October 1, 2026, replace annual fees for eligible disabled residents. This directly affects Alabama residents with disabilities seeking long-term access to hunting and fishing activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the National Congress of American Indians to recognize Alabama's state-recognized tribes as eligible for membership in the organization. The resolution is based on the claim that NCAI recently excluded these tribes from membership, which the bill argues deprives them of networking opportunities and policy insights. The text highlights Alabama's legal authority to recognize tribes and notes that the state's Indian Affairs Commission has long worked to support these communities through scholarships, grants, and other programs. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of support for the tribes' inclusion in the national organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the National Congress of American Indians to accept Alabama's state-recognized tribes as members of the organization. It addresses a situation where NCAI denied membership to these tribes, arguing that state recognition should be respected and that the tribes deserve access to the organization's benefits and networking opportunities. The resolution does not change any laws but serves as a formal request to NCAI to reconsider its membership criteria for Alabama's recognized tribes.

Maddy summaryHB 484 amends Alabama law to remove reservoirs defined as public waters from the list of critical infrastructure facilities. This means unauthorized entry into such reservoirs would no longer be considered a crime under the statute for unauthorized entry to critical infrastructure. The bill revises the definition of critical infrastructure facilities to explicitly exclude these reservoirs, which are already classified as public waters under state law (Section 9-11-80). This change directly affects individuals entering public water reservoirs and law enforcement in determining whether an entry violates the law.

Maddy summaryHJR 133 is a resolution proposing to name the bridge on U.S. Highway 45 spanning Bennett Creek in Mobile County, Alabama, as the "Sidney Alden Hobbs Memorial Bridge." It honors Sidney Alden Hobbs, a Mobile County resident who lived with brain cancer while maintaining a positive spirit and community involvement. The resolution encourages the Alabama Department of Transportation to consider this designation and install appropriate signage, though it does not mandate the change. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a binding law, and directly affects the specific bridge location in Mobile County.

Maddy summaryHB 254 prohibits Alabama law enforcement officers from stopping or boarding vessels solely to conduct safety or marine sanitation equipment inspections. This directly affects vessel operators on Alabama waters and law enforcement agencies that previously performed such routine checks. The bill requires officers to have another legal reason beyond inspection purposes to stop a vessel. It takes effect on June 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 175) passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to formally mourn the death of Walter E. Turner of Citronelle, Alabama, who died on February 16, 2026, at age 77. The resolution details his life, including his education, 40 years of community service (30 at Searcy Hospital and 10 with the City of Citronelle), faith-based leadership, family, and contributions to his community. It does not create any new law or affect any policy; it is solely an expression of sympathy from the legislature to his family and community.