HJR 17 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Community College Football Study Commission, created

HJR 17 creates the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission to evaluate whether reinstating football programs at community colleges in Alabama is feasible. The commission, composed of 12 members including legislators, college administrators, athletic directors, and high school coaches, will assess financial costs, infrastructure needs, funding options, and successful models from other states. It must gather input from students, faculty, and communities and submit a final report with recommendations by November 1, 2026, to inform potential future legislative action. The resolution does not fund or establish football programs but sets the stage for a formal study.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Feb 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 19, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as 'Enrolled' and expanded the scope of the study commission by adding two new categories of members: community college athletic directors and high school football coaches. Additionally, the commission's duties were updated to explicitly include evaluating public-private partnerships as a funding source and soliciting input from a broader range of stakeholders.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include a more diverse membership representing high school athletics and community college administration, and the study's mandate was broadened to consider public-private partnerships for funding.

REQUIREMENT

Added two new members to the commission: two community college athletic directors and two high school football coaches from various classifications.

Added a specific duty to evaluate public-private partnerships as a potential funding source for the football programs.

Added a duty to solicit input from a wider range of stakeholders, including faculty, alumni, and local communities.

TECHNICAL

Updated page headers from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and adjusted line numbering to reflect the final version.

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Amendments

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Committee

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

lower

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