Rep. Kenneth Paschal

Maddy summaryHJR 337 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. It encourages military installations, veterans, and all Alabamians to participate in commemorative activities, such as cake-cutting ceremonies, on the specific anniversary dates for each branch in 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 336 is a resolution recognizing the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, which occur in 2025. It encourages military installations, Department of Defense personnel, veterans, veteran service organizations, and all Alabamians to participate in commemorative activities, such as cake-cutting ceremonies, to honor these branches of the Armed Forces.

Maddy summaryHR 341 is a resolution that commends Xavier Merchant for winning the first esports state championship for Pelham High School in Madden NFL 25. It acknowledges his achievement and the growing impact of esports programs.

Maddy summaryHB 396 aims to assist disabled veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total disability rating when applying for home mortgage loans. It requires County Property Tax Commissioners to issue these veterans a tentative certificate of permanent and total disability before they purchase a homestead, upon submission of specific documents. This tentative certificate allows settlement agents and loan closing officers to exclude homestead ad valorem taxes when calculating the veteran's debt-to-income ratio. The bill ensures that these veterans' exempt property taxes do not negatively impact their ability to qualify for a home loan, as the certificate becomes valid upon purchasing the homestead.

Maddy summaryHJR 186 is a resolution that proclaims April 18, 2025, as "Two Lights for Tomorrow Day" in Alabama. This day is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the events of April 18, 1775, including Paul Revere's ride and the "two lanterns" signal, as a symbol of American vigilance and unity. The resolution endorses a national initiative encouraging the display of two lights in public spaces on this date.

Maddy summaryHB 340 requires Alabama's Department of Human Resources (DHR) to provide parents or legal guardians with written notice when their child is under investigation for alleged abuse or neglect. It mandates DHR to explain due process rights, including the right to review investigation records, retain legal counsel, and request an administrative review. The bill also requires DHR to train staff, adopt uniform statewide procedures for all county offices, and offer family preservation services before removing a child from home (with exceptions). Additionally, DHR must annually report on child abuse investigations to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 229 creates a rebuttable presumption that joint custody is in the best interest of the child for all divorce cases, requiring courts to document reasons if they deviate from this presumption. It defines "joint physical custody" as the child spending equal or approximately equal time with both parents and mandates that all divorcing parents submit a parenting plan following a joint custody model - unless one parent files a motion for temporary relief (with penalties for unfounded filings). The bill removes outdated language allowing automatic custody transfer to a father after a child turns seven in abandonment cases and requires courts to expedite valid temporary relief motions. This affects parents navigating custody disputes in Alabama, aiming to standardize custody determinations around child-centered outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal code governing Alabama's State Board of Veterans Affairs by modernizing language, clarifying definitions, and renaming job titles. It establishes a new executive director position to oversee state veterans homes and removes outdated or duplicate sections from the law. The changes are primarily administrative and technical, aiming to improve the clarity of existing rules without altering the core benefits or services available to veterans.

Military; Taxation & Revenue

Resolutions