SJR 65 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Donald Wayne Armstrong, death mourned

SJR 65 is a non-binding commemorative resolution honoring Donald Wayne Armstrong, a Shelby County, Alabama, resident and former Property Tax Commissioner who died on March 6, 2025. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's condolences to his family and commemorates his 84-year life, including his service as a Shelby County Commissioner (1991-2005), his 20-year tenure as Property Tax Commissioner, military service, and community involvement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was introduced by Senators Waggoner, Roberts, Bell, and Weaver and is currently pending in the House Rules Committee.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed May 27, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · May 27, 2025

MODERATE

This bill transitioned from its introduced draft version to its final enrolled form, marking its completion of the legislative process. The primary changes involve updating the bill number reference, changing the Rules Committee designation, and adding official certification signatures from Senate and House leadership. No substantive policy content was altered during this transition.

TECHNICAL

Bill reference number changed from I3FIGZ6-1 to I3FIGZ6-2 in the header section.

Rules Committee designation updated from blank to 'Rules' in the RFD section.

Added official enrolled certification pages including signatures from the Senate President, House Speaker, and Secretary.

Removed introductory draft markings and replaced with final enrolled status text.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Apr 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Committee

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

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors