Sen. Gerald Allen

Maddy summarySJR 24 is a memorial resolution honoring John Waller Giles, a Montgomery-area resident and public servant who died on January 17, 2026. The resolution commemorates his life, career (including roles as Alabama's Small Business Advocate and founder of Peaches'n Clean), and community contributions, such as developing a voting "report card" for legislators. It expresses the Alabama Legislature's collective grief over his passing and celebrates his faith, family, and service. This resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a formal legislative tribute.

Maddy summarySJR 15 is a commemorative resolution honoring Mary Ann Peak Phelps, a Tuscaloosa, Alabama, civic leader who died in 2025 at age 93. It expresses the Alabama legislature's sorrow at her passing and celebrates her decades of volunteer work with community organizations like the YMCA, Parks Authority, and Hospice of West Alabama, including her role in funding the Manderson Cancer Center. The resolution serves solely to memorialize her contributions and offer condolences to her family, with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.

Maddy summarySB 95 extends the expiration date of Alabama's Underground Damage Prevention Program from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2036. The program requires utility companies (including telecommunications, electricity, gas, and water providers) to use a "One-Call" notification system before excavation to prevent damage to underground infrastructure. This bill does not change the program's requirements but ensures its continued operation by delaying the sunset date. It directly affects all utility operators required to participate in the One-Call system and the organization managing it.

Maddy summarySJR 9 is a memorial resolution honoring the late Alabama State Representative Samuel Alan Harper, who served House District 61 from 2006 to 2018. The resolution formally records the legislature's "profound sorrow" over his death at age 68 and celebrates his career in public service, economic development work, and community contributions. It does not create any policy changes or affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing condolences to his family. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a legislative bill with substantive provisions.

Maddy summarySB 147, the Alabama Construction Zone Safety Act, would allow Alabama’s Department of Transportation to install photo speed cameras in construction zones on public highways. It requires the State Law Enforcement Agency to automatically issue civil fines (not criminal tickets) to vehicle owners caught speeding 10+ mph over the posted limit in these zones. The bill specifies that fines would be sent via mail to the vehicle’s registered owner, with options to pay or contest the citation within 60 days. This directly affects drivers whose vehicles are recorded speeding in construction zones, with penalties based on the vehicle’s registered owner, not the driver.

Maddy summarySB 97 establishes the Alabama Health Command, an independent agency, to designate a state-approved virtual AI-assisted health platform for rural communities. The platform would connect rural patients with health care providers for non-medical services like wellness education, appointment scheduling, and follow-up assistance - **not diagnosis or treatment**. Rural hospitals, clinics, and health care providers that contract to use the platform would be exempt from competitive bidding laws. The bill requires the agency to set standards for privacy, prevent misinformation, and ensure the platform does not constitute the practice of medicine. It focuses on improving access to basic health services through technology, not on changing medical care delivery.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Alabama's 2017 Memorial Preservation Act to strengthen protections for historic memorials on public property. It requires governments replacing memorial buildings to either keep the original name or install a marker honoring the original name or purpose. The bill also establishes that waiver requests for altering memorials are automatically denied if the committee fails to act within 90 days, and revises penalties to $25,000 per day for violations (up from $5,000). These changes apply to all governmental entities managing public memorials, including streets, monuments, and buildings designated as historically significant.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates state laws to clarify that vehicles using automated driving systems must follow existing traffic and safety regulations. It ensures that these self-driving cars are not exempt from current rules simply because they operate with advanced technology. The change applies to all drivers and manufacturers using automated systems on public roads. By explicitly stating that these vehicles are governed by current laws, the bill aims to maintain consistency in how they are operated and regulated.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission on its 40th anniversary. It recognizes the commission's role in supporting over 35,000 American Indian families in Alabama and acknowledges the various tribes it serves. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's gratitude for the commission's work in connecting tribal communities with state and federal resources.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally commends Fred Hunter, a retired meteorologist and reporter for WBRC Fox 6 News in Birmingham, Alabama, on the occasion of his retirement. The bill highlights his 27-year career, which included significant contributions to weather coverage and the creation of a popular holiday television tradition. It serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Alabama Legislature for his professional achievements and dedication to the community.