Rep. Ernie Yarbrough

Primary HR 72

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Jack Collier, 104th birthday, celebrated

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) introduced by Representatives Yarbrough and Brinyark. It honors Jack Collier, a 104-year-old Birmingham, Alabama resident and WWII Army Air Corps First Lieutenant, on his birthday. The resolution recognizes his service as a pilot, his work as a mechanic and community leader in Collier Center, his 67-year marriage, and his volunteer roles. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents beyond this symbolic tribute.

Passed Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 277

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

2A Holiday sales tax holiday created; to exempt certain items from sales tax from the period between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July

Maddy summaryHB 277 creates an annual "2A Sales Tax Holiday" from Memorial Day to July 4, exempting sales tax on ammunition, firearms (including shotguns and handguns), and specific hunting supplies like gear, apparel, and equipment. This directly affects consumers purchasing these items during the holiday period, making those purchases tax-free at the state level. Local counties or municipalities may choose to opt in and extend the tax exemption to their local sales taxes by adopting a resolution 90 days in advance. The bill excludes items like animal feed, ATVs, and airboats from the exemption.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for specific items during holiday, providing temporary sales tax relief per its explicit language.90% confidence

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 429

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Lawrence County, establishing a work release and community corrections program

Incarceration

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 376

died · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Illegal immigration; procedures for arrest, detention, transportation of illegal aliens provided for; reporting requirements established; penalties established

Criminal Procedure

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 230

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Pfc. Noah C. Reeves, commended

Resolutions

Signed into law May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 231

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Pfc. Noah C. Reeves, commended

Resolutions

Passed Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 425

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Provision of sexual content to minor, prohibited; libraries prohibited from purchasing certain sexual content; certain entities prohibited from affiliating with American Library Assn.; cause of action, created; exception to Anti-Obscenity Enforcement Act for libraries and library employees, repealed

Children

In committee Apr 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 355

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Fire Protection Districts; Elections for Service Fees

Lawrence County

In committee Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 30

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Henrietta Taylor, commended

Resolutions

Passed Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 88

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

True School Choice for Alabama Act, established to provide education savings accounts (ESAs) for parents of children to use in providing education services for those children.

Education

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track