Rep. Barbara Boyd

Maddy summaryHB 241 appropriates $1,372,572 from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to Talladega College for its 2027 fiscal year operations. The bill directly affects Talladega College, requiring it to submit an operations plan with performance goals, an audited financial statement for 2025, quarterly expenditure reports, and an end-of-year performance report before funds are released. All funding is subject to state budget laws and requires approval from the Director of Finance. The bill becomes effective October 1, 2026, and is pending committee review.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors the life and legacy of Barbara Curry-Story, a civil rights pioneer and educator from Alabama. It recognizes her historic achievement as the first African American student to attend Jacksonville State University in 1965 and her subsequent career as a trailblazer at Alabama Power. The text serves as a tribute to her contributions to education and her community rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and death of Chante' Latrice Chatman, a beloved educator from Oxford, Alabama, who passed away on March 10, 2026. It formally records the state's mourning of her untimely death while celebrating her 50 years of service to her family, community, and students as a reading specialist and mentor. The resolution highlights her personal achievements, including her education and memberships in the Order of Eastern Star and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and quotes messages from her students to illustrate her impact. It concludes by adopting a poem by Sam Walter Foss to express comfort and friendship in the face of loss.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the 105th birthday of Mrs. Sallie Frances Hawk Davis, a resident of Alabama. It formally recognizes her life achievements and expresses congratulations on her milestone birthday. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to an individual.

Maddy summaryHB 1 would require first-time DUI offenders in Alabama to install and operate an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for six months instead of 90 days to avoid a 90-day driver's license suspension. Currently, offenders can avoid the suspension by using the device for 90 days, but this bill extends that requirement to six months. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of a first driving under the influence offense in Alabama. It amends Alabama Code Section 32-5A-191 to change the duration of the ignition interlock device requirement for first-time convictions.

Maddy summaryHR 52 is a ceremonial resolution commending Sheriff Matthew Wade of Calhoun County for his retirement after a 28-year law enforcement career. It honors his service as a correctional officer, deputy, and sheriff (serving three terms since 2016), his historic achievements as the first from his office to graduate from the FBI National Academy and DHS Leadership Academy, and his role as president of the Alabama Sheriffs Association. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it simply expresses the Alabama House's formal gratitude for his "distinguished service" and "exemplary law enforcement service." It is purely symbolic, with no concrete policy changes or direct impact on constituents beyond recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 380 is a resolution by the Alabama House of Representatives honoring Reverend Flora Alexander. It recognizes her extraordinary contributions to faith, education, and community service, and congratulates her on receiving the Jewels Ministry Lifetime Achievement Award.

Maddy summaryHB 614 revises the penalties for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) for the first time. The bill changes the mandatory driver license suspension period for a first-time DUI conviction from 90 days to six months. It also adjusts the period for which a first-time offender can elect to install an ignition interlock device to stay the suspension, aligning it with the new six-month period. This directly affects drivers in Alabama convicted of their first DUI offense.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 261 is a commemorative resolution that commends Sheriff Matthew Wade for his distinguished service and leadership in law enforcement, particularly as Sheriff of Calhoun County, upon the occasion of his retirement. It recognizes his many years of exemplary service and contributions to public safety.

Maddy summaryHR 194 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the first historically Black sorority founded in 1908, and specifically honoring the Omicron Omega Chapter in Birmingham, Alabama. It designates April 3, 2025, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day" in Alabama to acknowledge the sorority's founding history and the Birmingham chapter's community service, including over $1.5 million in charitable contributions and scholarship support. This resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses legislative appreciation for the sorority's century-long commitment to service and leadership.