Rep. A.J. McCampbell

Maddy summaryHB 224 adjusts funding for Alabama's food stamp program and children's health insurance (CHIP). It raises the administrative fee for food stamps from 5% to 7.5% of benefits to comply with the "One Big Beautiful Act," directly affecting the Department of Human Resources. The bill also changes CHIP funding by allowing non-use-tax revenue sources (beyond the current primary use tax allocation) to support the program. These are technical appropriations changes focused on funding mechanisms, not program eligibility or benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to name a specific bridge in Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama, as the Fred Armstead, Sr. Memorial Bridge. It directly affects the Alabama Department of Transportation, which would be asked to coordinate with local officials to officially designate the bridge and install appropriate signage. The legislation honors Fred Armstead, Sr., a longtime public servant who was the first Black police officer in Demopolis and served as a county commissioner for 36 years. This is a commemorative resolution that does not change existing laws or policies but instead recognizes an individual's contributions through a naming designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to expand the City of Demopolis in Marengo County by annexing an additional 116-acre parcel of land located in Hale County. The new territory would be bounded by specific geographic markers, including U.S. Highway 80 and the proposed West Alabama Highway Project, and would be incorporated into the city's corporate limits. The legislation requires a map of the proposed annexation to be filed with the Marengo County Probate Judge for public inspection before the changes take effect. If approved, the annexation would officially become effective on October 1, 2026, extending the city's jurisdiction over the included land.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Alabama's Agriculture Commissioner to create a new program designed to help family farms manage financial losses during economic shocks. To fund this initiative, the bill establishes a dedicated state treasury account that can receive legislative appropriations and voluntary contributions. The program would provide eligible family farms, defined as operations with under $1 million in annual income, with bridge grants or revenue gap payments if they face significant price drops, rising input costs, trade restrictions, or a state of emergency. The Commissioner must also adopt specific rules to administer the program and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing how funds are distributed.

Maddy summaryHB 419 changes where service contract provider registration fees are deposited. Currently, these fees (paid annually by companies selling repair/maintenance contracts) go to the Service Contract Revolving Fund. This bill redirects all such fees to the Special Examination Revolving Fund instead, while clarifying that fee adjustments must follow Consumer Price Index changes. It also requires any leftover funds in the old Service Contract Fund to be transferred to the new Special Examination Fund. These changes affect service contract providers registered with Alabama's Insurance Commissioner.

Maddy summaryHB 5 requires companies selling service contracts (like extended warranties) to clearly state in advertisements if they can refund less than repair costs or if contracts have limitations. It directly affects providers of these contracts, mandating specific disclosures about refund terms and contract exclusions before consumers purchase them. The bill updates Alabama's existing service contract rules to strengthen transparency for consumers, though it maintains current exemptions for warranties, utility contracts, and low-cost agreements under $250. This focuses on informing buyers about potential restrictions, not changing what contracts cover.

Maddy summaryHB 466 aims to enhance consumer protection regarding service contracts, which are agreements where a provider repairs, replaces, or refunds covered property. The bill requires advertisements for service contracts to disclose if a contract holder's refund could be less than the provider's cost to repair or replace the covered item. It also specifies additional limitations, exceptions, and exclusions of service contracts that must be disclosed to consumers. Finally, the bill includes technical updates to existing code language related to service contracts.

Maddy summaryHJR 233 is a resolution passed by the Alabama Legislature to mourn the death and celebrate the life of the Honorable Robert Lee Wilder of Aliceville, Alabama. The resolution notes his extensive community service, including his time on the Aliceville City Council, and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 239), not a policy bill. It formally commends Mattie D. Williams for her 26 years of service with the Linden City School System and Marengo County School Board, recognizing her contributions to education and community leadership in Linden, Alabama. The resolution expresses legislative appreciation for her dedication to students and her retirement, with no associated policy changes or direct effects on laws or constituents. It serves as a public tribute, not a legislative action with tangible impact.

Maddy summaryHB 87 increases compensation for Marengo County's coroner and deputy coroner. Effective June 1, 2025, the coroner's monthly expense allowance rises from $400 to $1,000, and both positions receive a mileage rate of $0.22 per mile. The bill authorizes Marengo County Commission to set the deputy coroner's expense allowance and adjust both allowances annually starting October 1, 2026. These allowances replace any general law provisions for such expenses. The bill applies solely to Marengo County's coroner and deputy coroner positions.