HJR 8 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

William F. O'Connor, Jr., death mourned

This is a commemorative resolution (HJR 8) honoring William F. O'Connor, Jr., a Montgomery, Alabama resident and prominent business leader who died on September 9, 2024. The resolution recognizes his career as a consultant, former Business Council of Alabama president, University of Alabama administrator, and his community service. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely serves as a formal tribute to his life and legacy. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Alabama legislature on February 13, 2025.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2025

Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Signed Mar 5, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 5, 2025

MINOR

This bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, primarily adding signature lines for legislative officers and certification of passage. The substantive content regarding William F. O'Connor Jr. remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to the title text.

TECHNICAL

Added signature lines for Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, along with certification of passage dates (House: 13-Feb-25, Senate: 25-Feb-25).

Changed bill identifier from '9YJXPBP-1' to '9YJXPBP-2' and updated page headers from 'HJR8 INTRODUCED' to 'HJR8 Enrolled'.

Removed the subtitle 'MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF' from the bill title, leaving only the main title text.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Feb 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Committee

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

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Committee

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

lower

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