HJR 76 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Sandra Thompson, commended

This resolution (HJR 76) commends Sandra "Sandy" Thompson for her 17-year leadership as Director of the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives (AVMA). It recognizes her role in growing the museum's artifact collection to 2,000 items, moving the museum to a larger facility, organizing community events like blood drives and "Threads of Honor" quilting programs, and increasing annual visitors to over 12,000. As a purely commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect policy - it serves only to honor Thompson's retirement and contributions. The resolution was adopted by the Alabama legislature with a voice vote.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Signed Feb 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 19, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, changing its status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled'. The text was cleaned up to remove draft identifiers and page headers, while adding specific details about the museum's history, collections, and programs to fully justify the commendation. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were altered.

Scope change

None; the bill remains a commendation resolution with no change in scope or applicability.

TECHNICAL

Status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' to indicate the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Draft tracking numbers and internal page headers were removed to prepare the final official version.

Specific details regarding the museum's collections, programs, and Sandy Thompson's background were added to strengthen the justification for the commendation.

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

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

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

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

lower

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