SJR 64 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Jo Ann Blackmon Bland, death mourned

SJR 64 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and legacy of Jo Ann Blackmon Bland, a Selma, Alabama civil rights activist who died on February 19, 2026. The resolution recognizes her childhood involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, her participation in Bloody Sunday (1965), her role in founding the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, and her community work. It expresses the legislature's "overwhelming sense of loss" while celebrating her contributions to justice, education, and preserving civil rights history. The resolution does not create any new laws or policies - it is purely a ceremonial tribute to her life and work.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Signed Mar 4, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 4, 2026

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The bill has transitioned from its introduced draft to its final enrolled version, marking the completion of the legislative process. The primary changes are technical and formatting updates, including the correction of the bill number revision identifier, the addition of official signatures and certification dates from the Senate and House, and the replacement of internal draft headers with the final 'Enrolled' status.

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The internal revision identifier was updated from '3P1FREV-1' to '3P1FREV-2', indicating the final version of the document.

Official certification blocks were added to the end of the document, including signatures and dates for the Senate Secretary and the House Speaker, confirming the bill has passed both chambers.

Draft-specific headers and page markers were replaced with the final 'SJR64 Enrolled' title and standardized page numbering.

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Amendments

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

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Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Stewart motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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