Rep. Matt Simpson

Maddy summaryThis bill expresses support from the Alabama House of Representatives for a local resolution to name a section of State Route 225 in Spanish Fort as 'American Patriots Way.' The measure directly affects the City of Spanish Fort and Baldwin County by endorsing their plan to rename the road to honor U.S. service members and veterans. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal commendation of the community's initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Maddy summaryHR 335 is a House resolution that formally commends Burke Ramagosa for winning the 2026 U.S. Chess Federation K-12 High School Chess Scholastic Nationals Tournament. The bill recognizes his achievement of a perfect seven-win record in the U800 division and highlights the success of his team, the Bayside Chess Team. This measure does not create new laws or change policy; it serves solely to honor the student and his coaches for their accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the construction and operation of new large-scale ground-mounted solar power facilities for one year in Alabama counties that border the Gulf of America. The measure defines affected facilities as installations designed to generate electricity for off-site use or sale to third parties, excluding existing projects already under construction or operational when the law takes effect. The restriction applies immediately upon enactment and aims to protect coastal and watershed areas in Gulf-bordering counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that congratulates the Daphne High School Girls Wrestling Team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 6A-7A State Championship. It recognizes the team's achievement of earning 93 team points and securing their fourth state title since 2021, while also acknowledging individual state champions Kimber Alford and Annabella Harris. The resolution highlights the contributions of the team members, coaches, and supporting community, and formally commends the athletes for their sportsmanship and excellence.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows active judges, clerks, and district attorneys in Alabama to buy back previously withdrawn retirement service from their respective pension plans. The key provision permits these officials to restore credit for past service if they had withdrawn funds or had their accounts terminated due to a five-year absence, provided they repay the withdrawn amount plus 8% annual compounded interest and complete two years of new service. The legislation also clarifies how service from multiple employment classifications will be credited and ensures members cannot receive duplicate credit for the same time period across different public retirement systems. This change applies to members of the District Attorneys' Plan and the Judges' and Clerks' Plan and takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes county commissions in Alabama's Gulf Coast counties to create their own zoning rules for solar farms. It allows these counties to set standards for where solar farms can be built, how they are constructed and operated, and to establish penalty systems for violations. The legislation also creates an appeal process for property owners who disagree with county decisions, permits the counties to charge administrative fees, and gives them the authority to remove non-compliant structures at the owner's expense.

Maddy summaryHB 274 authorizes Alabama's Department of Corrections to take reasonable actions against unauthorized drones near correctional facilities, including jamming (within federal limits), hacking, physical capture, or other measures to disrupt drone operations. It directly affects prison security operations by granting the Department specific tools to address drone threats, such as potential contraband smuggling. The bill requires all actions to comply with federal law and specifies these measures are limited to neutralizing drone threats. The law will take effect on June 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution commending Judge Jody W. Bishop for his retirement from the Alabama 28th Judicial Circuit. It formally recognizes his decades of service as a Circuit Court Judge, former Presiding District Judge, Municipal Judge, and Assistant District Attorney, highlighting his community involvement and professional dedication. The resolution does not create any new laws or policies - it is solely a formal expression of appreciation from the Alabama House of Representatives. It directly honors Judge Bishop but has no legal effect on any individuals or regulations.

Maddy summaryHJR 34 proposes creating a Crime Clearance Data Task Force within Alabama's state law enforcement structure. The bill would direct the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement to establish this task force, though specific responsibilities or data collection methods aren't detailed in the provided text. It directly affects state law enforcement agencies by requiring them to form this new group. The task force's purpose appears to be examining how crime clearance data is collected and reported, but the bill lacks concrete policy details beyond its creation. This is a procedural resolution still pending committee review as of January 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 82 would expand the city limits of Daphne, Alabama, by adding specific parcels of land to its corporate boundaries. The bill describes five distinct territories (A through E) totaling approximately 22 acres, including residential subdivisions and undeveloped parcels near County Road 54 and Highway 181. This boundary adjustment directly affects the property owners within these newly included territories. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on altering municipal boundaries without changing tax rates, services, or other city policies.