Rep. Adline Clarke

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that honors Commonwealth National Bank for its 50 years of service to the Mobile community. It recognizes the bank as a Black-owned institution that has provided over $500 million in loans to local families, businesses, and organizations. The resolution acknowledges the bank's founders and early staff while commending its current leadership for continuing to support economic development in Mobile. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal legislative recognition of the bank's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a congratulatory resolution that formally recognizes the Bishop State Community College Men's Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Alabama Community College Conference Division I Championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's historic victory, their qualification for the national tournament, and names the players and coaching staff who contributed to the achievement. It does not change any laws or policies but serves to honor the team's accomplishment and express legislative appreciation for their success.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring Sidney Mae Brown Burks on the occasion of her 100th birthday. It recognizes her life achievements, including her work as a teacher, business owner, and community leader, as well as her long-standing faith and family legacy. The resolution expresses congratulations and well wishes for her continued well-being but does not enact any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 486 revises Alabama's voting rights restoration process, automatically restoring voting rights for most individuals convicted of felonies after completing their sentences (excluding serious crimes like murder or rape), eliminating the need for separate applications. It removes current restrictions on absentee voting, allows all voters to cast absentee ballots, and adds a new advance voting period before elections with specific hours and dates. The bill also creates the Alabama Voting Rights Commission to review election actions that might discriminate against protected voter groups and requires preclearance for certain election-related decisions. Additionally, it mandates the Secretary of State maintain a public election database to improve administration transparency. These changes directly affect formerly incarcerated voters, all Alabama residents, and election officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a grant program for tourism businesses in Alabama affected by global trade disruptions and foreign travel slowdowns, allowing funds to be used for staff retention, facility updates, and marketing efforts with a maximum award of $100,000 per entity. It also establishes a competitive grant program for tourism infrastructure projects such as park improvements, visitor centers, and signage, while funding international marketing campaigns and domestic advertising efforts to promote the state's attractions. Additionally, the bill creates the Tourism Sector Economic Monitoring Council, a five-member advisory body appointed by state leaders to monitor global economic trends and provide recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. The act authorizes funding from various sources including legislative appropriations and private donations, and takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally records the death of Cheryl Smiley Williams and pays tribute to her life and legacy. It directly affects her family and community by acknowledging her contributions as a business leader, public servant, and mentor who served Alabama for over 40 years. The resolution highlights her career achievements, including her work with small businesses, her role as a university instructor, and her community service, while expressing sympathy to her surviving family members. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, serving as an official record of respect for a local figure.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the 50th anniversary of Commonwealth National Bank, a Black-owned and operated institution based in Mobile, Alabama. The measure acknowledges the bank's history of providing financial services to underserved communities and highlights its role as one of only four nationally chartered Black-owned banks in the United States. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial recognition of the bank's legacy and ongoing contributions to the Mobile community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution honoring the life of Thomas Michele Withers, a respected community member from Mobile, Alabama, who passed away in February 2026. The document formally records the death of Mr. Withers and celebrates his contributions to Mobile, including his work as an educator, his historic role as the first African-American automobile salesman in the city, and his long-term service welcoming cruise ship visitors. The resolution expresses sympathy to his family and acknowledges his involvement in local organizations, Mardi Gras traditions, and his church community. It serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHJR 137 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 17, 2026, as "Profound Autism Day" in Alabama. It honors the Profound Autism Alliance for promoting inclusion and support for individuals with profound autism, who require 24-hour care and face significant challenges like severe intellectual disability and limited communication. The resolution highlights that approximately one in four children with autism in the U.S. meets the criteria for profound autism, based on a 2023 CDC study. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of this community's needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Tourism Revenue Recovery and Global Promotion Act to support Alabama's tourism industry in response to global trade disruptions and travel slowdowns. It establishes a grant program for eligible tourism businesses like hotels and attractions to help with staff retention, facility updates, and marketing, with no single entity receiving more than $100,000. The legislation also funds international marketing campaigns to attract visitors from affected countries, supports domestic advertising for in-state travel, and provides grants for tourism infrastructure improvements like visitor centers and trail enhancements. Additionally, it creates a Tourism Sector Economic Monitoring Council composed of five appointed members who will track economic trends and advise state leaders on tourism strategies.