HJR 116 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Joseph William Jones, Jr., death mourned

This is a commemorative resolution (HJR 116) passed by the Alabama legislature to honor Joseph William Jones, Jr., a Monroeville businessman, hospital administrator, and community leader who died on January 23, 2026. The resolution celebrates his life, highlighting his career in healthcare, community revitalization efforts, founding the King's Kids Foundation, and service to his church and family. It formally records the legislature's "deep sadness" over his death while recognizing his "lifetime of service" and legacy of community improvement. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed Feb 26, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 26, 2026

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The bill has progressed from its introduction stage to its enrolled final version, marking its readiness for the Governor's signature. The primary changes involve updating the bill number in the header, correcting the page numbering sequence, and replacing the 'Introduced' status with the official 'Enrolled' certification. This certification includes signatures from the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, confirming that both legislative chambers have passed the act.

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The bill number in the header was updated from DGCL9HT-1 to DGCL9HT-2.

The status label changed from 'HJR116 INTRODUCED' to 'HJR116 Enrolled' on multiple pages.

Page numbering was adjusted, with the initial page count removed and new certification pages added.

New certification text was added, including signatures and dates for the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.

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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)

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Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

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Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

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Feb 12, 2026

Committee

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

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