Rep. Mike Kirkland

Primary HR 134

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Pisgah Girls Basketball, congratulated

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating the Pisgah High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the AHSAA Class 2A State Championship. It directly honors the team, their coach (Carey Ellison), and the school community for achieving their 11th state title. The resolution contains no new policy, funding, or regulations - only formal commendation through legislative language. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct legal effect on any laws or programs.

Passed Mar 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 140

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Pink Hard Hat Girls, recognized

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 140) symbolically recognizes the "Pink Hard Hat Girls" program in Jackson County, Alabama, which supports high school girls and women pursuing careers in construction, manufacturing, and CTE fields. It aligns with March 2-8 Women in Construction Week, aiming to encourage more women to enter these male-dominated industries (where women make up only 11% of the workforce) by highlighting existing educational and networking opportunities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the program’s efforts to build a pipeline of female skilled workers and promote diversity in construction careers. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect on policy or spending.

EducationSupports EducationThe resolution recognizes a CTE program supporting high school girls in construction/manufacturing careers, highlighting educational opportunities and encouraging women's participation in career-focused education, advancing educational access for ...90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRecognizes program supporting women in construction trades, promoting workforce diversity and employment opportunities in male-dominated fields.90% confidence

Passed Mar 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 128

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Pink Hard Hat Girls, recognized

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes the "Pink Hard Hat Girls" program in Jackson County and Women in Construction Week (March 2-8). It honors efforts to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in construction, manufacturing, and CTE fields - where women currently make up only 11% of workers - by highlighting educational opportunities, networking, and industry exposure. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but symbolically supports expanding female participation in these industries through existing programs. It directly affects high school students (grades 10-12), women in construction careers, and partnering companies involved in the initiative.

EducationSupports EducationBill highlights educational opportunities in CTE for women, symbolically expanding access to career pathways. Mentions 'educational opportunities' and 'industry exposure' to encourage female participation in education-focused fields.85% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRecognizes efforts to increase women's participation in construction/manufacturing (11% female workforce), symbolically supporting workforce diversity in labor & employment.85% confidence

Passed Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 132

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Scottsboro, municipal elections for Mayor and City Council and City Board of Education extended for one additional year based on staggered terms

Maddy summaryHB 132 extends the terms of Scottsboro, Alabama's Mayor, City Council members, and School Board members by one year to align their election cycles. Specifically, officials whose terms were set to expire in 2026 or 2028 will now serve until 2027 or 2029, with elections for these positions scheduled for the fourth Tuesday in August every four years (for council/mayor) or six years (for School Board). The bill directly affects Scottsboro city officials and residents by changing the timing of local elections. It takes effect June 1, 2025, and applies only to Scottsboro in Jackson County.

Passed Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 418

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

State Licensing Board for General Contractors; minimum cost of undertaking subject to licensure requirements, increased

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 19

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Jackson County, municipalities, mayors, participation in Employees' Retirement System

Jackson County

Signed into law May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 272

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Zoe Holder, SkillsUSA, commended

Resolutions

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 243

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Gold Medal Winners, SkillsUSA, commended

Resolutions

Passed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 32

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Gene Necklaus, Commending

Resolutions

Passed Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 239

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

COMMENDING ANNA STUART DAWSON FOR HER OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL CAREER.

Anna Stuart Dawson, Commended

Introduced May 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track