Rep. Mike Shaw

Maddy summaryHB 351, the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, grants Alabama residents specific rights over their personal data. It allows consumers to confirm if their data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, obtain copies of their data, and opt out of data processing. Businesses (referred to as "controllers") must establish secure methods for consumers to exercise these rights and create appeal processes for denied requests. The bill also regulates how businesses handle deidentified data and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce these rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends the Auburn University Men's Basketball Team, Head Coach Steven Pearl, and the university community for winning the 2026 National Invitation Tournament Championship. The text highlights the team's victory over the University of Tulsa in overtime and notes that Kevin Overton was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. As a procedural measure, the resolution offers official praise and tribute to the team's achievements rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 259 requires any entity issuing "payment stablecoins" (digital currencies designed to maintain stable value for payments) in Alabama to obtain a license from the Alabama Securities Commission. It prohibits unlicensed issuance or sale of such stablecoins starting in 2028, directly affecting stablecoin issuers and government contractors who may receive payments in these tokens. The bill authorizes Alabama state and local agencies to use licensed stablecoins for paying vendors and contractors for goods/services, mandating clear disclosures to vendors before contracts involving stablecoin payments are signed. Violations could trigger civil or criminal penalties, and the Commission will enforce the law while aligning with federal regulations under the GENIUS Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to gradually eliminate the state sales tax on food in Alabama over a four-year period, starting with a one-half percent reduction on September 1, 2026, and continuing annually until food becomes fully exempt by September 1, 2029. Currently, food is taxed at a reduced rate of two percent compared to the general four percent sales tax rate, and this legislation would phase out that remaining tax. The bill also grants counties and municipalities the authority to choose to exempt food from local sales and use taxes. This change would directly affect consumers purchasing food and businesses that sell food products within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution of commendation honoring Dr. James E. "Buddy" Gray on the occasion of his retirement as Senior Pastor of Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama. It recognizes his four decades of service, including leading the church from 1986 to 2026, overseeing its relocation and growth from 220 to approximately 5,000 members, and mentoring young people through his youth ministry. The resolution expresses gratitude for his leadership, theological contributions, and community service, including his roles with the Alabama Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of his legacy and retirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that honors the Vestavia Hills High School Speech and Debate Team for winning their fifth consecutive state championship in 2026. It recognizes the team's individual student achievements across multiple debate categories and acknowledges the leadership of Coach Nate Conoly. The resolution expresses official appreciation for the program's sustained excellence and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Alabama state and local government agencies to pay vendors and contractors using payment stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value tied to the U.S. dollar. The Alabama Securities Commission would oversee which stablecoins are approved for government use, requiring that they be issued by U.S.-based companies with U.S. citizen owners and backed one-to-one by U.S. dollars or Treasury securities. Before making such payments, government entities must provide vendors and contractors with clear disclosures about the stablecoin's redemption rights, reserve backing, audit requirements, and associated risks. The legislation also mandates that the commission maintain a public list of approved stablecoins and conduct annual reviews to ensure continued compliance with safety standards.

Maddy summaryHB 524 requires all Alabama state agencies to conduct quarterly, AI-assisted reviews of every rule and guidance document they manage. It mandates agencies to acquire or develop advanced AI systems that analyze rules for conflicts with laws, duplication, excessive costs, lack of plain language, and unnecessary burdens. Agencies must have staff with subject-matter expertise review and approve all AI recommendations before any rule changes - no rule can be amended solely based on AI analysis. Agencies must also publish annual reports detailing review results, cost savings, and changes made, starting in 2027. This bill directly affects all state agencies by requiring systematic, AI-supported rule updates and transparency.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJR 50) is a symbolic statement expressing Alabama's support for Taiwan's relationship with the United States and Alabama itself. It does not create new laws but encourages the Alabama state government to deepen ties through actions like sending a trade delegation to Taiwan, signing a cultural/educational/economic cooperation agreement with Taiwan, and promoting Taiwan's participation in international organizations. The resolution specifically urges state officials to join a "Taiwan Caucus" and supports Alabama's existing educational partnerships, such as the Taiwan Center at Auburn University. It directly affects Alabama state officials and agencies by encouraging them to pursue further collaboration with Taiwan. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but formally recognizes the importance of these relationships.

Maddy summaryHR 135 is a ceremonial resolution designating March 10, 2026, as "Japan Day" in the Alabama House of Representatives. It formally honors Alabama's existing economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties with Japan, including trade exceeding $2.8 billion in 2024, 100 Japan-based companies operating in Alabama (like Toyota and Honda), and sister-city relationships. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of these longstanding connections, inviting Japan's Consul General to participate in the observance. It directly affects the Alabama House of Representatives, which will formally acknowledge this relationship on the designated date.