HJR 4 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Howard Sanderford; death mourned

HJR 4 is a memorial resolution passed by the Alabama Legislature to honor the life and service of Howard Sanderford, a former 33-year state representative (1989-2022) who died on January 7, 2026. The resolution commemorates his military service (U.S. Marine Corps, 1958 Beirut landing), career in information technology, leadership in the Alabama House (including committee chairs), and community contributions like championing Space Camp scholarships. It does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the Legislature’s condolences to his family and celebrates his legacy of public service. The resolution was adopted unanimously on January 13, 2026, and enrolled the following day.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

Signed into Law

Jan 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Jan 29, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 2 edits · Jan 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill has transitioned from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, primarily involving the removal of draft identifiers and page headers while adding official certification signatures and dates. The substantive policy content of the resolution, which honors the life of Representative Howard Sanderford, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed draft metadata such as 'Introduced' headers, draft version numbers (KHBCGUA-1), and internal tracking codes; replaced them with the final 'Enrolled' title and official certification blocks.

Added signature lines for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, along with specific adoption dates (January 13-14, 2026), to finalize the bill's legal status.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Gudger Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 147

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced

Reynolds Concur-In and Adopt Executive Amendment Roll Call 159

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reynolds motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors