SJR 8 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Naming the bridge on United States Highway 98 that spans Big Creek Lake in Wilmer, Alabama, the Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge

This resolution (SJR 8) requests the Alabama Department of Transportation name the bridge on U.S. Highway 98 spanning Big Creek Lake in Wilmer as the "Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge." It honors Lamar Harrison, a Wilmer resident who owned local businesses, supported community institutions like Mobile Christian School and Faulkner University, and served in the Alabama National Guard. The resolution asks the DOT to coordinate with local officials to designate the bridge and install appropriate markers, consistent with existing laws. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new law or affect policy, but formally recognizes Harrison's community contributions.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Signed into Law

Jan 2026

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Jan 29, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Jan 29, 2026

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The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, marking its readiness for the Governor's signature. The primary changes are technical and formatting, including updating the bill number suffix, adding the official enrolled title, and inserting certification signatures from Senate and House leadership. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding, eligibility criteria, or operational requirements, were made during this transition.

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The bill number was updated from '9J7ILMM-1' to '9J7ILMM-2', likely reflecting a revision in the legislative tracking system.

The document title was changed from 'SJR8 INTRODUCED' to 'SJR8 Enrolled' to indicate the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is in its final form.

Signatures and certification blocks for the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House were added to formally certify the bill's passage.

The 'RFD' (Rules for Distribution) section was expanded to include the word 'Rules' for clarity.

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Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

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Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Jan 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

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Jan 14, 2026

Committee

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

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Jan 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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