SJR 4 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Dorothy Lee Hatcher, death mourned

This is a commemorative resolution (SJR 4) honoring Dorothy Lee "Dot" Hatcher, a Montgomery seamstress and community member who died on December 23, 2025. The resolution formally mourns her passing and celebrates her life, highlighting her career as a tailor at Custom Creations, her role as a devoted mother to Senator Kirk Hatcher, her church involvement, and her service to Montgomery. It does not create any new laws or policies - it is solely a ceremonial tribute by the Alabama legislature. The resolution is offered to the Hatcher family and the community as a formal expression of respect.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Signed into Law

Jan 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Jan 29, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Jan 29, 2026

MODERATE

The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, marking its readiness for the Governor's signature. The primary changes involve updating the bill number in the header, clarifying the Rules Committee reference, and replacing the introductory text with formal enrollment certification. These changes reflect the legislative process completion rather than substantive policy shifts.

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Updated the bill identifier from W1B8UEE-1 to W1B8UEE-2 in the header and page metadata.

Changed the Rules Committee reference from 'RFD:' to 'RFD: Rules' for clarity.

Inserted formal enrollment certification text, signatures for the Senate President and House Speaker, and official passage dates to finalize the bill.

Deleted the 'Introduced' title and introductory page markers, replacing them with the 'Enrolled' designation.

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Amendments

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

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