Rep. David Faulkner

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how Alabama taxes consumable vapor products by calculating the excise tax based on the nicotine content rather than just the volume of liquid. Under the new rules, products with more than six milligrams of nicotine per milliliter will be taxed at ten cents per milliliter, while those with six milligrams or less will be taxed at five cents per milliliter. Additionally, the legislation mandates that all vapor product labels clearly state the amount of nicotine and the total liquid volume. Manufacturers and retailers who fail to include this required information on their products face civil penalties, with fines ranging from $1,000 for a first offense to permit revocation for repeated violations. The changes are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Oakworth Capital Bank for being named the "Best Bank to Work for in the U.S." for nine consecutive years. It directly affects Oakworth Capital Bank by honoring its leadership and staff for their workplace culture and achievements. The resolution highlights the bank's recognition by American Banker, its strong employee satisfaction scores, and its financial performance across commercial banking, wealth management, and advisory services. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or regulatory impact, serving solely to express appreciation for the bank's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryHB 362 revises the job duties for legal positions within the Alabama National Guard's Legal Services Office. It specifically clarifies responsibilities for roles including State Staff Judge Advocates, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and various Associate General Counsels. The bill details their duties in areas like military justice, contract and financial advice, legal training, and supporting military personnel matters. These changes affect only internal National Guard legal staff, not the public or external entities. The bill aims to streamline legal service delivery within the Guard's structure by updating role descriptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors two student robotics teams from Mountain Brook Junior High School for their achievements in the 2026 VEX Robotics Competition. It specifically recognizes Team Blue Wolves Robotics and Team Womp Womp for winning the Teamwork Champion Award and qualifying to represent Alabama at the national championship. The resolution acknowledges the students, their coach, and the school community for their success in engineering and teamwork. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize the students' accomplishments.

Maddy summaryHB 438 reinstates a check-off option on Alabama income tax returns for donations to Victims of Crime and Leniency, Inc. (VOCAL), which provides support to crime victims. It also removes check-off options for organizations whose contributions were previously rescinded and consolidates all remaining tax check-off provisions into a single section of law. Alabama residents who file state income tax returns can select this check-off to direct a portion of their refund to VOCAL or other designated programs. The bill updates the tax code to reflect current check-off recipients and removes outdated provisions.

Maddy summaryHJR 119 is a ceremonial resolution commending Pray Vestavia and its organizers - Martha Dazzio, Ashley Stockard, Kym Prewitt, and Jill Kimbrough - for hosting a community prayer event during Holy Week. It formally recognizes their effort to encourage neighborhood participation in a street-to-street prayer gathering celebrating Christian traditions. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions; it serves only as a symbolic expression of legislative support for the event. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect any laws or directly impact constituents beyond acknowledging the organizers' work.

Maddy summaryHJR 124 is a ceremonial resolution commending Mountain Brook Police Officer Richard Knecht for his service as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Mountain Brook High School. It recognizes his receipt of the 2025 Safe Schools Leadership Award and the City of Mountain Brook Employee of the Year honor, highlighting his eight years of service and dedication to student safety. The resolution, adopted by the Alabama Legislature, expresses formal appreciation for his contributions to school safety and community well-being. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryHJR 123 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama. It does not create new laws or requirements but encourages Alabamians aged 45 and older (and others at higher risk per their healthcare provider) to get recommended colorectal cancer screenings. The resolution highlights that early detection through screening significantly improves survival rates and could prevent many deaths, as current screening rates remain low. It specifically aims to promote public awareness about prevention and early detection during March 2026. This is a non-binding recognition effort, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHJR 14 is a ceremonial resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Ella Cobbs Cook, a Brown University student from Birmingham, Alabama, who died on December 13, 2025. The resolution honors her as a devoted student, active church member, and caring individual who prioritized others through her faith, family, and community involvement. It was adopted by the Alabama legislature with a voice vote on January 22, 2026, expressing sympathy to her family and noting her legacy. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond the ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 29), not a policy bill. It formally commends Jake Harper, a longtime agricultural leader in Alabama, for his 32 years of service to the Alabama Farmers Federation and related organizations. The resolution highlights his roles as Southwest Area Vice President, Wilcox County Farmers Federation president, and other agricultural leadership positions, noting his dedication and integrity. It does not create any new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a symbolic expression of appreciation from the Alabama Legislature.