Rep. Ginny Shaver

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts Tigers for Tomorrow Exotic Animal Preserve, Incorporated from paying state sales and use taxes. It also allows local counties and municipalities to choose whether to grant similar tax exemptions to the organization. The changes would take effect on September 1, 2026, and directly impact the financial obligations of this specific exotic animal preserve.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 70), not a policy bill. It formally commends the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) for its role in promoting Alabama's waterways and the winners of the 2025 Great Alabama 650 paddle race. The resolution recognizes the ASRT's expansion to over 6,300 miles of waterways and the race's seventh annual success, highlighting specific winners' completion times. It has no policy impact or new requirements - it solely offers symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 542 proposes changes to the retirement benefits and allowances for district attorneys, prosecutors, and attorneys within the office of prosecution services. The bill expands the membership of the District Attorneys' Plan and modifies provisions for participation in the supernumerary program and the employees' retirement system. These changes are achieved by amending sections 12-17-213 and 12-17-227.11 of the Code of Alabama 1975. If enacted, the bill would become effective on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 327 authorizes paid parental leave for eligible state employees, including those working for the State of Alabama, local education agencies, and the Alabama Community College System. The bill establishes eligibility parameters, such as a 12-consecutive-month employment requirement for Alabama Community College System employees before a qualifying event. It directs the State Personnel Department, State Board of Education, and Alabama Community College System to jointly adopt rules for implementing and administering this new parental leave policy. Additionally, employing agencies must provide written notice of this benefit to new hires.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to enhance its public health initiatives related to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The ADPH would need to incorporate dementia-related data into its public outreach campaigns to increase awareness of brain health, risk reduction, and early detection, prioritizing at-risk populations. Additionally, the bill mandates that the ADPH include information on early detection, validated assessment tools, and relevant Medicare billing codes in its education programs for healthcare providers. This aims to improve public understanding, service coordination, and professional capabilities in addressing dementia across the state.

Maddy summaryHR 257 is a resolution from the House of Representatives formally mourning the death and celebrating the life of Reverend Melvyn Watson Salter. It acknowledges his extensive service in ministry, as a hospital chaplain, and as a Judge of Probate, extending heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones.

Maddy summaryHR 238 is a commemorative resolution honoring Albert Leo Shumaker, a Jasper, Alabama resident and longtime attorney who died on February 19, 2025. The resolution expresses the Alabama House of Representatives' condolences to his family and community, highlighting his 84-year life, career as a city attorney and legal mentor, civic service, and deep community involvement in Cherokee County. As a purely ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryHJR 143 is a ceremonial resolution commending the winners of the 2024 Great Alabama 650 paddling race and recognizing the Alabama Scenic River Trail's role in promoting Alabama's waterways. It specifically honors Overall and division winners Trey Reaves, Ryan Gillikin, and Jessica Nance/Candi Hill for their participation. The resolution acknowledges the trail's efforts since 2008 to expand outdoor recreation and safety initiatives across Alabama's rivers and waterways. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and serves only to formally recognize these achievements.

Maddy summaryHB 190 revises Alabama's Minor and Adult Adoption Codes to update procedures for adoption cases. It clarifies how adoption notices must be served to birth parents and others, sets new rules for revoking consent, and defines when child welfare investigations must occur during minor adoptions. The bill also adds adoptees' right to request copies of adoption court records in certain cases and defines "de facto parent-child relationship" for adult adoptions. These changes directly affect birth parents, adoptive parents, adoptees, and Alabama's Department of Human Resources handling adoption cases.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 44), not a substantive bill. It honors the volunteer members of Cherokee County Rescue Service, Incorporated, specifically recognizing five individuals - Jimmy Morrison, James Wainwright, Ronald Money, Tommy McDaniel, and John A. Roberts - for 50 years of service (1974-2024). The resolution formally commends them for their dedication to community safety as all-volunteer rescuers and acknowledges their role as role models. It has no policy or funding provisions; it is purely symbolic recognition.