Rep. Thomas Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes renaming a specific section of Alabama Highway 21 between mile markers 39 and 41 in Monroe County to the Special Agent Justin Williams Memorial Highway. The legislation directly affects state road signage and official highway designations within that county. By amending specific lines in the state code, the bill would permanently update the highway's name to honor Special Agent Justin Williams. This change is administrative and commemorative, with no impact on traffic laws, funding, or operational procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends Arthur J. Scott for his 40-year career as a custodian at Jackson Middle School in Clarke County. It highlights his long service, leadership within the Educational Support Personnel Organization, and his role as a mentor to coworkers and students. The resolution offers his highest praise and best wishes for his retirement but does not create any new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a constitutional amendment to allow Perry County residents aged 65 or older to claim a senior property tax exemption on their primary homes. The exemption would freeze the assessed value of the property for tax purposes, protecting owners from future property value increases while they continue to live there. To qualify, homeowners must have lived in the property as their main residence for at least five years before the tax year they first claim the exemption, and they must apply in writing between October 1 and December 31. The exemption applies only to single-family owner-occupied homes and does not prevent the property from being subject to regular millage rate changes or taxes on any new additions made after claiming the exemption.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution introduced by Representative Jackson to honor the life and ministry of Elder Robert Smith, Sr. It formally recognizes his five decades of service as a preacher and his 45-year leadership at the Church of the Living God in Coffeeville, Alabama. The resolution expresses gratitude for his contributions to the community and declares his legacy as a testament to enduring faith.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Ila Frances Kimbrell Cornelius, who passed away on February 21, 2026, after living 84 years. It formally acknowledges her contributions as an educator and community member in Thomasville, Alabama, while offering sympathy to her surviving family members. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to her life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow seniors in Wilcox County, Alabama, to receive a property tax exemption on their primary residences. The measure would freeze the assessed value of qualifying homes for tax purposes, protecting owners from future increases in property values. To qualify, homeowners must be at least 65 years old and have lived in the property as their main home for at least five years before claiming the exemption. The exemption can be claimed starting in 2027 and applies only to the original property value, meaning any additions or improvements made after claiming the exemption would still be taxed. This change would require voter approval in a special election before it becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Monroe County residents aged 65 and older to claim a senior property tax exemption on their primary single-family home. The exemption would freeze the property's assessed value at the level from the year before the exemption begins, protecting owners from future property value increases while still allowing taxes to rise if the home is expanded or improved. To qualify, homeowners must have lived in the property as their main residence for at least five years before applying, and the exemption can be claimed starting October 1, 2027. The measure requires voter approval through an election before it becomes law, and it would not affect existing homestead exemptions or changes to local tax rates.

Maddy summaryHJR 150 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 3, 2026, as "Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day" at the Alabama State Capitol. It commends the fraternity on its 115th anniversary, highlighting its founding in 1911, global membership of over 250,000, and community-focused programs. The bill has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves to honor the organization through a symbolic legislative acknowledgment. This resolution was adopted by the Alabama Legislature on February 26, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJR 149) requests that Alabama's Department of Transportation name a specific segment of U.S. Highway 84 in Conecuh County the "Larry Ryland Highway." It honors Larry Ryland, a retired business instructor and emergency services advocate who helped establish E-911 systems, grew EMT training programs, and secured funding for highway improvements. The bill asks the DOT to coordinate with local officials to potentially install signs designating this highway segment, though it does not mandate the change. The resolution is purely commemorative and does not create new laws or alter transportation policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program and fund to help rural hospitals in Alabama stay open and improve their operations. It directly affects critical access hospitals, rural acute care hospitals, and other facilities designated as rural. The program provides financial assistance for immediate needs like preventing closures or fixing financial problems, as well as funding for infrastructure upgrades, telehealth expansion, and converting to rural emergency hospital designations. Hospitals must show community support and submit detailed plans before receiving grants, which are limited to one per hospital per year and must be repaid if milestones aren't met. The bill also requires annual reporting on how funds are used and how hospital services and finances perform.