SJR 92 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Sue Thompson, honored

This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Sue Thompson, a pioneering attorney and the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Alabama School of Law. The measure commends her historic achievements and recognizes the unveiling of her portrait at the law school as a tribute to her contributions to diversity and justice. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her legacy and impact on the legal profession.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Signed Apr 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 7, 2026

MINOR

The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, marking the completion of the legislative process. The primary changes involve updating the bill number version, adding the formal signatures of Senate and House leadership to certify passage, and correcting a minor formatting error in the Rules section. These changes reflect the bill's official adoption and readiness for the Governor's signature rather than altering any policy.

Scope change

No substantive changes to the bill's scope, applicability, funding, or eligibility criteria were made.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill identifier from 'U9YKRGX-1' to 'U9YKRGX-2' to reflect the final enrolled version.

Added signature lines for the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to certify that the bill passed both chambers.

Corrected the 'Rules' section label from 'RFD:' to 'RFD: Rules'.

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Singleton motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors