HJR 109 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Mac McCutcheon, retirement from public service, commended

HJR 109 is a ceremonial resolution commending former Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon on his retirement from public service. It formally recognizes his 16-year service in the Alabama House of Representatives (2006-2022), his tenure as Speaker (2016-2022), and his subsequent role as Madison County Commission Chair. The resolution highlights his career as a police officer, veteran, and advocate for education funding, infrastructure projects, and healthcare initiatives during his legislative service. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding policy effect and solely serves to honor his contributions.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Signed Feb 26, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Feb 26, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized from its introduced draft to an enrolled version, incorporating substantive content updates to better honor the recipient. The text was expanded to explicitly list his roles as a law enforcement officer and Army veteran, added specific details about his education and community service, and corrected a typo in the final resolution clause. These changes ensure the resolution accurately reflects the full scope of his career and contributions.

TECHNICAL

Corrected a typo in the final resolution clause, changing 'WHERAS' to 'WHEREAS'.

SCOPE

Added specific details about the recipient's background, including his service as a United States Army Veteran and law enforcement officer.

Included additional information regarding his educational achievements, such as graduating from the Army War College.

Expanded the list of organizations he belongs to, adding the North Alabama Emmaus Community and Huntsville Rotary Club.

Added details about his recent election to the Madison County Commission in November 2024.

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Amendments

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

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Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Committee

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

lower

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