Rep. Adline Clarke

Maddy summaryHJR 159 is a ceremonial resolution commending McGill-Toolen Catholic High School's varsity volleyball team for winning the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 7A State Championship. It recognizes their historic fourth consecutive title (making them the first team to achieve this since AHSAA adopted its seven-classification format) and their 47-2 season record. The resolution formally congratulates the team, coaches, and players, including those named to All-Tournament teams. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or organizations beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 169 is a commemorative resolution by the Alabama House of Representatives mourning the death of Eugene Austin Moseley, Sr., of Mobile, Alabama. It honors his life and legacy, highlighting his contributions as a pioneering African American insurance agent, community leader, and veteran who served during the Civil Rights era. The resolution expresses the House's deep sorrow at his passing and celebrates his achievements in business, public service, and community development. As a symbolic tribute with no policy provisions, it directly affects no individuals or groups through legislative action.

Maddy summaryHJR 71 is a ceremonial resolution commending Roberta Swann for her retirement as Director of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program after over 20 years of service. It recognizes her leadership in securing over $100 million in funding for coastal restoration projects and developing watershed management plans across Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any laws - it is a formal expression of legislative appreciation for her environmental stewardship and community collaboration. This type of resolution is standard practice for honoring public officials upon retirement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law. It formally commends the McGill-Toolen Catholic High School volleyball team for winning the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 7A State Championship - their fourth consecutive title. The resolution highlights their 47-2 season record, key players, and coach Kate Wood's leadership, but contains no policy changes or funding. It serves solely as an official expression of praise from the Alabama House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 270 would establish in-person early voting for general and special elections (excluding municipal elections) in Alabama, allowing voters to cast ballots without needing an excuse starting with the 2028 general election. The bill requires counties to open at least one early voting center per 100,000 residents in accessible public locations (like courthouses) during a fixed 10-day period before election day, with specific daily hours (weekdays/Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m.-5 p.m.). Counties must create communication plans to inform voters about locations and hours, while the Secretary of State must adopt rules to prevent duplicate voting and ensure early ballots are counted like election-day votes. This bill directly affects all Alabama voters in non-municipal elections and county election administrators.

Maddy summaryHB 258 requires timely repair of customized manual or motorized wheelchairs, directly affecting elderly and disabled users who rely on these devices. It mandates that repair providers complete repairs within 10 business days (with specific deadlines for assessment and part ordering), eliminates the need for new prescriptions or prior authorization for repairs from Medicaid or private insurance, and requires Medicaid to cover medically necessary repairs. The bill also forces wheelchair manufacturers to supply parts, tools, and documentation to independent repair shops on the same terms as their own authorized providers, and violations would be treated as deceptive trade practices. These changes aim to reduce repair delays and improve access to essential mobility equipment.

Maddy summaryHB 45 allows disabled voters in Alabama to designate a trusted person to deliver their absentee ballot application to election officials. This directly affects voters with disabilities who cannot personally submit their applications. The bill defines "disability" as a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting major life activities and amends election code to permit this designee delivery method. It does not change how absentee ballots themselves are handled or delivered.

Maddy summaryHB 91 expands the powers of Alabama county housing authorities to manage housing projects and community facilities. It permits authorities to form business subsidiaries, make loans, enter contracts, and ratify any existing wholly-owned subsidiaries they've created. The bill also exempts county housing authorities from all taxes, reducing operational costs. These changes update the legal framework to provide greater flexibility in housing management without altering the authorities' core responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 90 modifies the powers of municipal housing authorities, specifically concerning their tax exemptions. The bill clarifies that these authorities may be exempt from various taxes, including license and excise taxes. It specifies that a county exemption is provided, but a municipal exemption will only apply if approved by an ordinance adopted by the city council. This bill directly affects municipal housing authorities and the counties and cities that host them.

Maddy summaryHB 145 authorizes Class 2 municipalities to locally enforce the Alabama Scrap Tire Environmental Quality Act. This allows them to establish delegation agreements with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for oversight of scrap tire activities. The bill grants municipal courts in these Class 2 municipalities jurisdiction over violations and establishes specific criminal penalties, including Class C, B, or A misdemeanors, for offenses like illegal accumulation, processing, or transportation of scrap tires.