SJR 46 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., commended

This resolution (SJR 46) formally commends Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., for being named the 2025 American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent of the Year. It recognizes his leadership as Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (Alabama's second-largest district) and highlights his work establishing career-focused Signature Academies, increasing student industry credentials, and securing record $108 million in scholarships for the Class of 2024. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's high regard for his educational achievements and student-centered leadership. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policies or affect any laws.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Signed Apr 8, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 8, 2025

MODERATE

The bill progressed from its introduced version to its enrolled (final) version, primarily reflecting procedural milestones rather than substantive policy changes. The enrolled version includes official certification signatures from the Senate and House leadership, confirming the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. Minor formatting updates were made to the bill number and page headers throughout the document.

TECHNICAL

Bill number changed from 7BGUQV2-1 to 7BGUQV2-2, likely reflecting an updated tracking identifier as the bill moved through the legislative process.

Added certification pages with signatures from the Senate President/Presiding Officer, House Speaker, and their respective secretaries to formally certify the bill has passed both chambers.

Updated page headers from 'SJR46 INTRODUCED' to 'SJR46 ENROLLED' to reflect the bill's final status before gubernatorial action.

Added specific dates showing Senate passage on March 2, 2025 and House passage on April 3, 2025, documenting the legislative timeline.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

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 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Smitherman motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors