SJR 9 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Samuel Alan Harper, death mourned

SJR 9 is a memorial resolution honoring the late Alabama State Representative Samuel Alan Harper, who served House District 61 from 2006 to 2018. The resolution formally records the legislature's "profound sorrow" over his death at age 68 and celebrates his career in public service, economic development work, and community contributions. It does not create any policy changes or affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing condolences to his family. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a legislative bill with substantive provisions.

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 document has transitioned from an introduced draft to the final enrolled version, marking the bill's completion of the legislative process. The changes are primarily technical, involving the removal of draft identifiers, the addition of formal certification signatures from Senate and House leadership, and the correction of a section header from 'Rules' to 'RFD'.

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The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has been passed by both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Draft-specific identifiers and version numbers (e.g., U9R1RXD-1) were removed to finalize the official text.

Formal certification blocks were added, including signatures for the Senate President, House Speaker, and respective Secretaries confirming the bill's passage.

A section header was updated from 'RFD:' to 'RFD: Rules', clarifying the procedural context.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors