Rep. David Faulkner

Maddy summaryHB 93 makes it unenforceable for any agreement (like settlements, employment contracts, or confidentiality clauses) to prohibit disclosing sexual abuse incidents or related facts. This applies to agreements entered into on or after October 1, 2026, and only affects the disclosure-related parts of such agreements - not other terms like payment. The law defines "sexual abuse" broadly to include specific criminal violations under Alabama law. It directly affects individuals and entities entering agreements involving sexual abuse, ensuring survivors can discuss their experiences without legal penalties.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) formally honoring Mountain Brook Police Officer Richard Knecht. It recognizes his receipt of the Safe Schools Leadership Award from the Alabama Association of School Resource Officers (TAASRO) for his eight years as a School Resource Officer at Mountain Brook High School. The resolution highlights his leadership, service on the TAASRO board, and recent creation of an autism awareness patch to support the Autism Society of Alabama. It has no policy impact - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for his school safety work.

Maddy summaryHJR 28 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Mountain Brook, Alabama Police Officer Richard Knecht for receiving the Safe Schools Leadership Award at the 2025 Alabama Association of School Resource Officers (TAASRO) conference. It honors his eight years as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Mountain Brook High School, his designation as a TAASRO School Safety Specialist (one of only 15 statewide), and his service as a TAASRO Board Member. The resolution expresses legislative commendation for his dedication to school safety and community service, with no new policy or funding changes. This is a purely symbolic honor with no legislative effect beyond recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), not a law. It formally commends Mountain Brook Police Officer Richard Knecht for receiving the Safe Schools Leadership Award at the Alabama Association of School Resource Officers conference in June 2025. The resolution highlights his eight years as a School Resource Officer at Mountain Brook High School, his recognition as a TAASRO School Safety Specialist (one of only 15 statewide), and his additional work creating an Autism Awareness patch. It does not create any new policy, funding, or legal obligations - it is solely a formal expression of appreciation from the Alabama House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJR 15) formally commends Mountain Brook Police Officer Richard Knecht for receiving the Safe Schools Leadership Award. It recognizes his eight years as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Mountain Brook High School and his additional designation as a TAASRO School Safety Specialist. The resolution highlights his service since 2003, leadership on the TAASRO board, and his creation of an Autism Awareness patch to support the Autism Society of Alabama. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a ceremonial commendation.

Maddy summaryHB 164 proposes changes to the process for distributing "small estates" after a person's death. It increases the monetary threshold for estates that can qualify for a simplified "summary distribution" process, directly affecting more families dealing with a deceased loved one's property. The bill also authorizes the Probate court to manage this streamlined process, specifically for estates where the deceased is not survived by a minor child who is not also the child of the surviving spouse.

Maddy summaryHB 163 is a taxation and revenue bill that proposes to "decouple" state tax law from a specific federal change made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This means the state would adopt different rules than the federal government regarding Section 174 of the Internal Revenue Code, which concerns the tax treatment of research and experimental expenditures. While the bill's aim is to establish separate state tax rules for these expenditures, the provided text does not detail the specific mechanisms of this decoupling. If passed, the bill would become effective immediately.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 333 allows two or more municipalities to jointly establish a regional law enforcement training facility authority. This authority would be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and operating a shared training facility for law enforcement officers from participating municipalities. The authority would be governed by a board of directors, including mayors and municipal council members, and would have powers to acquire property, enter contracts, and issue bonds to fund its operations. Its property and bonds would be exempt from state taxes. This bill aims to provide a collaborative framework for local governments to develop and manage regional law enforcement training resources.

Maddy summaryHB 529 establishes criteria for alternative nicotine products to be included in a state directory, directly affecting manufacturers selling these products in Alabama. It requires products to have been on the U.S. market by April 14, 2022, and to have a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) under FDA review. The bill also mandates that manufacturers submit documentation within 30 days if federal compliance requirements for e-liquids or other vapor products change. Failure to substantiate compliance with new federal standards can result in the manufacturer and their products being removed from the directory.

Maddy summaryHJR 269 is a resolution honoring the Alabama Holocaust Commission and commemorating the 2025 State Yom HaShoah on April 22, 2025. It recognizes and honors the memory of the 6,000,000 lives lost in the Holocaust, as well as survivors, including those from Alabama who have recently passed away and those still living. The resolution emphasizes the importance of continuing such commemorations to ensure that the significance and horror of the Holocaust are never forgotten by the people of Alabama and the world.