Buckets of Smiles Day, recognized
HJR 50 is a resolution that officially recognizes April 17, 2025, as "Buckets of Smiles Day" in the State of Alabama. It encourages residents to observe this day to raise awareness about children with cancer and the need for better treatment options.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Signed May 6, 2025
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Enrolled
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3 edits
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May 6, 2025
MINOR
The bill transitioned from draft introduction to final enrolled version, updating page numbers and document identifiers while maintaining the core purpose of designating April 17, 2025 as Buckets of Smiles Day in Alabama. The substantive content regarding childhood cancer awareness and the nonprofit organization's mission remained unchanged, with only formatting and certification signatures added for final passage.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; only procedural updates for final enrollment
TECHNICAL
Added official signatures and certification dates from House and Senate officials to confirm final passage
Updated document identifiers from HLTH888-1 to HLTH888-2 and changed status from INTRODUCED to ENROLLED
Added blank signature lines for Speaker of the House and President of the Senate
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
8
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules (Rules)
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Susan DuBose
RRepublican
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