Samuel Alan Harper, death mourned
HJR 5 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Alabama State Representative Samuel Alan Harper (2006-2018), who died on December 18, 2025. The resolution formally records the legislature's "profound sorrow" over his passing and celebrates his public service, including his work with the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority (bringing over 4,000 jobs and $500 million in investment) and his 12-year tenure in the Alabama House. It highlights his personal life, family, and community contributions, such as his role as a woodworker and devoted family man. This resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial expression of respect for Harper's legacy and condolences to his family.
Bill status
signed
all 3 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Jan 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, updating the bill number from 4U9MLII-1 to 4U9MLII-2 and correcting the title to fully honor Samuel Alan Harper. The text was reorganized to remove redundant headers and insert official certification signatures from the House and Senate, confirming the bill's passage and adoption dates. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were altered.
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The bill number was updated from 4U9MLII-1 to 4U9MLII-2 to reflect its final enrolled status.
The title was adjusted to remove the placeholder 'HJR___' and ensure the full name of the honoree appears correctly.
Official certification blocks were added to the end of the document, including signatures and dates for the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.
Redundant introductory headers and page markers were removed to streamline the final enrolled text.
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Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bolton motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ron Bolton
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