Jayden Dewayne Howell, death mourned
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 229) passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to commemorate the life and mourn the death of Jayden Dewayne Howell, an 8-year-old boy from Whatley, Alabama, who died on April 6, 2025. The resolution formally records the House’s "profound sorrow" over his passing, acknowledges his family and community connections, and extends sympathy to his loved ones. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to his life. The bill was adopted by voice vote on April 10, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
Joint Rule 11
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Jackson motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Thomas Jackson
DDemocratic
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