Rep. Reed Ingram

Maddy summaryHB 511 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Alabama public K-12 schools to begin each school day with the Pledge of Allegiance and an optional prayer (which students may choose not to participate in). Local school boards would need to adopt policies enabling this daily practice, with prayers permitted as prerecorded, live, or broadcasted but never mandatory. Schools or boards persistently refusing to comply after investigation could face a 25% reduction in state education funding, with further cuts possible through legislative action. This amendment requires voter approval to become part of Alabama's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 268 authorizes Alabama's State 911 Board to monitor local 911 districts' call response performance using specific metrics like call volume, answer times, and crime reports. If a district's service falls below acceptable levels based on this data, the Board may investigate, require corrective actions (such as staff training or technology upgrades), or assume direct operational control. The bill also allows the State 911 Board to share crime-related call data with the Attorney General and requires districts to report complaints about 911 service. This directly affects local 911 districts and their oversight, with the Attorney General empowered to enforce Board decisions through civil action. The bill does not change who operates 911 services but adds a structured oversight process for public safety.

Maddy summaryHB 374 sets a fixed annual salary of $153,725 for Montgomery County's judge of probate, effective October 1, 2026, replacing the previous formula-based compensation. Currently, the judge earns $88,000 annually (since 1996), with raises tied to county employee increases (capped at $3,000 yearly). The bill eliminates this adjustment mechanism, establishing a single, fixed amount instead. This directly affects the Montgomery County judge of probate, who will receive this new salary starting in 2026. The change is not tied to inflation or county budgets but is a specific, predetermined amount.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the meal allowance for state employees traveling within Alabama for six to 12 hours from 15 percent to 17.5 percent of the regular per diem rate. The change directly affects state workers on official business who do not require an overnight stay and are traveling for a duration between six and 12 hours. The bill amends existing state law to update this specific reimbursement calculation while maintaining other travel expense rules. The new provisions would take effect on October 1, 2026, and apply uniformly to all state employees traveling on official business within the state.

Maddy summaryHJR 182 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham for being named the 2026 Ferris E. Lucas Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriffs' Association. The resolution honors his career achievements, including serving as Montgomery County's first African American sheriff since 2015, leading a 400-employee agency, and his community-focused policing initiatives. It has no policy impact or funding provisions, as it solely expresses legislative commendation. This resolution directly affects Sheriff Cunningham through formal recognition of his professional accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 151) commending Pam Swanner, President of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, for being named a 2025 Women of Impact honoree. It recognizes her decades of work promoting tourism, economic development, and cultural preservation in Alabama's Black Belt region, highlighting how her efforts generated $3.8 billion in economic impact and supported 45,500 jobs. The resolution formally expresses the Alabama Legislature's high regard for her contributions to showcasing the Black Belt's cultural heritage and natural beauty. It does not create any new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to exempt Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. and JHC Pharmacy, LLC from all state, county, and municipal fees and taxes. The exemption would apply for a five-year period starting May 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2031. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage, removing the requirement for these two healthcare entities to pay various local and state taxes during the specified timeframe.

Maddy summaryHB 43 proposes a constitutional amendment for Alabama public K-12 schools requiring daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each school day. It also mandates that local school boards vote within 90 days of ratification on whether to allow optional daily prayer or Bible readings, with participation requiring signed consent forms from students or parents. The bill prohibits non-consenting individuals from being present during these activities and requires schools to avoid substituting them for instructional time. Violations - such as failing to implement the pledge or the prayer vote - could trigger a 25% reduction in state education funding for the affected school district.

Maddy summaryHB 386 adds a $20 fee for pistol permits issued by Elmore County, effective October 1, 2026. The fee is split: $1 goes to the county general fund, and $19 is deposited into a new Sheriffs' Law Enforcement Fund. This fund must be used exclusively for law enforcement purposes by the sheriff's office, with no impact on existing sheriff funding sources. The bill directly affects individuals applying for pistol permits in Elmore County.

Maddy summaryHB 37 would change Alabama's penalties for drivers who flee or attempt to elude law enforcement. If passed, courts must sentence convicted offenders to a minimum of 60 days in jail (replacing the prior requirement for license suspension only), and must also suspend their driver's license for six months to two years. The bill also requires that anyone arrested for this offense be held in custody for at least 48 hours without bond or release. This law directly affects drivers convicted of eluding police, increasing both the mandatory jail time and pretrial detention period. The changes apply to all cases where a driver intentionally flees an officer's attempt to stop them.