Law Enforcement Officers, honored
SJR 42 is a ceremonial resolution honoring five specific law enforcement officers from Tuscaloosa County agencies for their acts of bravery in 2024. It commends Officer Jose Martinez (Northport Police), Sergeant Devin Kerstetter (Tuscaloosa Police, for saving lives in a house fire), Deputy Deonte Washington (Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, for fire rescue), Investigator Jessica Wilson (University of Alabama Police), and Senior Trooper Heath Heaton (Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency). The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's pride in their "unwavering commitment" to public safety and community protection. This is a non-binding honorific measure with no policy changes or financial impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Allen motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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