Sen. Jabo Waggoner

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 9), not a substantive bill. It commemorates the life and legacy of Robert Andrew "Drew" Ferguson, a respected Alabama sports medicine professional who died on October 1, 2024. The resolution honors his decades of work in athletic training, his advocacy for athlete safety (including AED implementation and concussion legislation), and his service to Alabama communities. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it simply expresses legislative mourning and sends condolences to his family.

Maddy summarySB 125 extends the existing tax exemption for the Alabama Wildlife Center, which currently allows the center to avoid paying state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes until September 30, 2024. The bill changes this expiration date to September 30, 2030, and applies the extension retroactively from October 1, 2024. This means the center will continue to receive tax relief for qualifying purchases made since October 2024 and through 2030. The change directly affects the Alabama Wildlife Center, a nonprofit organization operating in Alabama.

Maddy summarySJR 4 is a resolution commending Senator Greg Reed for his 15-year service in the Alabama Senate, including his roles as Majority Leader and President Pro Tempore. The resolution recognizes his legislative work on economic growth initiatives like the Working for Alabama bill package and the Growing Alabama Act. It also acknowledges his background in business, his leadership in the Alabama Republican Party, and his dedication to public service in Senate District 5. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Abbie Stockard (Miss America 2025) for her achievements and community service. It recognizes her work as a nursing student, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ambassador, and philanthropist who raised over $200,000 for CF research. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, honoring her as an exemplary representative of Alabama. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group beyond expressing the legislature's praise.

Maddy summarySB 126 would exempt the Alabama Audubon organization from paying state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes for five years, from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This tax exemption applies to all sales and use taxes levied by Alabama's state, county, and municipal governments. The bill becomes effective June 1, 2025, and requires legislative action to extend the exemption beyond 2030. The legislation directly affects Alabama Audubon's operational costs related to purchasing goods and services subject to these taxes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes a special calendar for the Alabama Senate to prioritize specific bills on February 6, 2025, taking precedence over regular business. It directly affects the Senate's scheduling process by designating seven bills - covering topics like veteran services (SB70), restroom access in facilities (SB79), school safety (SB4), conservation licensing (SB62), warrant recalls (SB82), and controlled substances (SB78) - for immediate consideration. The resolution does not change policy but alters the legislative workflow to advance these bills. It is a procedural measure affecting Senate operations, not substantive policy for constituents.

Maddy summarySR 1 is a procedural resolution requiring the Secretary of the Senate to notify the House of Representatives when the Senate convenes and is ready to conduct business. It directly affects the internal operations of the Alabama Legislature by establishing a formal communication step between the two chambers. The resolution has no substantive policy changes and simply codifies an existing practice of notifying the House upon Senate session commencement. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2025, with a voice vote.