HJR 316 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Encouraging the Governor to promote the textile recycling industry in Alabama

This bill is a non-binding resolution that encourages the Governor and state agencies to develop a plan promoting Alabama's textile recycling industry. It aims to position the state as a leading hub for this sector by leveraging its historical cotton production and business-friendly environment. The measure does not create new laws or mandates but serves as a formal recommendation to the executive branch to explore opportunities in this market.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 17, 2026

MINOR

The document has transitioned from an introduced draft to an officially enrolled version, indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers. The primary substantive change is the addition of 'RECYCLING' to the bill's title, clarifying that the act encourages the Governor to promote the textile recycling industry. The text also includes new certification pages confirming the bill was passed by the House and Senate on specific dates in April 2026.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's title was clarified to explicitly include 'recycling' in the industry it aims to promote.

TITLE

The title was updated to include the word 'RECYCLING' to specify the industry focus.

TECHNICAL

New certification pages were added to formally record that the bill was passed by the House and Senate with specific dates.

Draft metadata, including internal document codes and page numbers associated with the introduction stage, were removed.

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Amendments

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

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Apr 7, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

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Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

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Mar 31, 2026

Committee

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

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