HJR 181 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Quantum Evaluation Task Force, created

HJR 181 proposes the creation of the Alabama Quantum Evaluation Task Force. This task force is established to study and evaluate quantum technology within the state, with a focus on economic development. A key provision indicates that the State Superintendent of Education, or their designee, would serve as a member of this task force, suggesting an emphasis on educational implications related to quantum technology.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 17, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as Enrolled, changing its version number and confirming its passage by both legislative chambers. Substantive changes include expanding the task force membership to include the Secretary of Information Technology and the Secretary of Workforce, adding specific representatives from the Senate and House, and increasing the number of private sector and higher education members. The timeline for the report was set to the 2026 Regular Session, and the task force is now required to submit a 10-year development plan.

Scope change

The scope of the task force was expanded to include additional state officials and private sector representatives to ensure broader diversity and expertise in evaluating quantum computing impacts.

REQUIREMENT

Task force membership was expanded to include the Secretary of Information Technology and the Secretary of Workforce as cochairs, alongside existing members.

ELIGIBILITY

New members were added to the task force, including specific representatives from the Senate and House, as well as additional members from private enterprises and universities.

TIMELINE

The task force is now required to submit a report and a 10-year development plan by the fifth legislative day of the 2026 Regular Session.

TECHNICAL

The bill version was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled', and the version number was changed from V7FU6PP-2 to V7FU6PP-3, indicating final legislative approval.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Committee

Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Introduced

Gray 1st Amendment Offered

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Apr 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Apr 1, 2025

Committee

Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules

lower

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