Sen. Jabo Waggoner

Maddy summarySJR 65 is a non-binding commemorative resolution honoring Donald Wayne Armstrong, a Shelby County, Alabama, resident and former Property Tax Commissioner who died on March 6, 2025. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's condolences to his family and commemorates his 84-year life, including his service as a Shelby County Commissioner (1991-2005), his 20-year tenure as Property Tax Commissioner, military service, and community involvement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was introduced by Senators Waggoner, Roberts, Bell, and Weaver and is currently pending in the House Rules Committee.

Maddy summarySR 98 is a procedural resolution that establishes a special order of business for the thirtieth legislative day. It prioritizes a specific list of House Bills for consideration by the Senate, allowing them to take precedence over other regular or unfinished business.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 99 (SR 99) is a procedural bill that establishes a special order calendar for the thirtieth legislative day. It outlines a list of specific House Bills (HB) that will be considered as the paramount order of business, taking precedence over the regular agenda.

Maddy summarySB 140, known as the "Coach Safely Act," establishes procedures and penalties for noncompliant youth athletic associations, directly affecting these organizations and the children they serve. The provided bill text includes an amendment that clarifies the definition of "state" within the act, specifically excluding municipalities and their various entities. While the bill's overall purpose is to ensure safety in youth athletics, the specific details of the "Coach Safely Act's" full procedures and penalties are not provided in this excerpt.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 96 is a procedural measure that establishes a "Special Order Calendar" for the twenty-ninth legislative day, May 7, 2025. Upon adoption, this resolution makes a specific list of House Bills the priority business for that day, superseding other pending matters and directing the order of legislative proceedings for the Senate.

Maddy summarySR 97 is a procedural resolution that establishes a special order calendar for the twenty-ninth legislative day. It dictates that several specific House Bills, covering topics such as county taxes, compensation for county officials, and changes to town corporate limits, will be considered as the paramount order of business for that day.

Maddy summarySB 310 amends how vacancies on the Jefferson County Commission are filled. It stipulates that if a vacancy occurs with more than six months remaining in the term, the position will remain vacant until filled at the next scheduled countywide general election. The election commission may still hold special primary and runoff elections to qualify candidates for that general election. This bill also repeals existing code sections related to specific election dates for these vacancies, streamlining the process for Jefferson County.

Maddy summarySB 322 authorizes a specific type of community development district to be annexed by a wet municipality in the same county. This process would occur if the district's board petitions for annexation and the municipality's governing body grants approval. The bill also updates the criteria and specifications for establishing certain types of community development districts.

Maddy summarySJR 79 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes May 4-10, 2025, as National Small Business Week. It commends small business owners in Alabama for their contributions and encourages residents to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and economic importance of small businesses.

Maddy summarySR 93 is a procedural resolution that establishes a special order calendar for the twenty-eighth legislative day. It prioritizes a specific list of House Bills for immediate consideration by the Senate, taking precedence over the regular order of business.