Rep. Pebblin Warren

Maddy summaryHJR 25 is a ceremonial resolution designating April 5, 2026, as "Booker T. Washington Day" in Alabama. It formally recognizes the contributions of Booker T. Washington, an influential African American educator and leader, particularly his role as the first president of Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in Alabama. The resolution celebrates his advocacy for industrial-vocational education, economic self-reliance, and his broader impact on African American advancement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 183 appropriates over $80 million in total from the Children First Trust Fund and other tobacco settlement revenues for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. These funds are allocated to various state agencies and programs, including the Departments of Human Resources, Medicaid, Mental Health, Public Health, and Youth Services, to support designated services. The bill requires tobacco settlement revenues to be deposited into the Children First Trust Fund within 30 days and mandates quarterly allocations to agencies, conditioned on revenue availability. It also transfers funds previously allocated for the State Board of Education from the Children First Trust Fund to the State General Fund for FY2026, and requires agencies to submit an approved plan of investment to receive funds.

Maddy summaryHJR 202 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the nationwide polio eradication campaign in the United States. It acknowledges the historical public health initiative, the development of the polio vaccine, and the efforts of scientists, physicians, and public health personnel who contributed to its success.

Maddy summaryHJR 127 is a ceremonial resolution mourning the death of Graham Lamar Champion, a Pike Road, Alabama lobbyist and respected figure in Alabama politics who passed away on February 7, 2025. The resolution honors his professional service to the legislature, his leadership in the Rotary Club and scouting organizations, and his family. It does not create any new laws or policies; it is purely a commemorative expression of sympathy from the Alabama Legislature. This resolution is non-binding and affects no individuals or groups through policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray for his 70-year career, including representing Rosa Parks in the landmark bus segregation case and working with figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis. It recognizes his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and other honors, acknowledging his role in pivotal civil rights litigation. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect and serves solely as symbolic recognition of his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 125) is a ceremonial resolution mourning the death of Graham Lamar Champion, a Pike Road, Alabama resident and lobbyist who passed away on February 7, 2025. It honors his life, service to the Alabama Legislature, community work with the Montgomery Rotary Club and scouting organizations, and his family. The resolution expresses the Alabama House of Representatives' condolences to his family and celebrates his contributions to the state. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryHR 124 is a symbolic resolution by the Alabama House of Representatives commending civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray for his 70-year career. It recognizes his work representing key figures like Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin, leading to the Supreme Court's bus segregation ruling, and his ongoing advocacy through the Fred D. Gray Institute. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and civil rights litigation. It directly honors Gray, now 94, and his legacy, with no impact on citizens, laws, or government operations.

Maddy summaryHB 173 appropriates $15.8 million from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the 2026 fiscal year to support its educational programs. The bill requires Tuskegee to submit an operations plan and an audited financial statement before receiving funds, and mandates quarterly and end-of-year reports on expenditures and program outcomes. At least $2 million must be used for agricultural research and extension services. The funding is subject to state budget laws and accountability measures, ensuring transparency in how the money is spent.

Maddy summaryHB 81 requires the State Board of Education to create a model policy for student cell phone use in public schools. Local school boards must then adopt their own specific policies addressing both phone use during class and secure storage options. This bill directly affects all K-12 public schools and students in the state by mandating structured guidelines for managing cell phone access in educational settings. The policy must cover both classroom use and physical storage, but does not specify enforcement details or penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Alabama's public school admission rules to allow children to enter kindergarten or first grade based on demonstrated readiness rather than age alone. It permits children who turn five or six by the start of the school year to skip kindergarten if they pass a state-approved assessment showing they are ready for the next grade level. The law also allows younger children to enroll in kindergarten or first grade if they transfer from another state or meet specific local criteria set by school boards. While the bill changes eligibility requirements, it includes a provision ensuring that school districts do not lose funding for teachers as a result of these enrollment changes.