Rep. Marcus Paramore

Maddy summaryHB 221 amends Alabama law to expand public K-12 schools' authority over broadcasting. Currently, schools control which media organizations can cover regular season sports; this bill adds post-season events (like playoffs and championships) to that authority. Schools will now solely decide which media organizations may broadcast all K-12 athletic events, including postseason games, through contracts or permissions. The change takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHJR 262 is a commemorative resolution that commends Troy Regional Medical Center. It specifically recognizes the medical center for being named one of the Chartis Center for Rural Health's Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 286 revises state competitive bidding laws, bringing volunteer fire departments and rescue squads under local competitive bid rules. It shortens the deadline for protesting a contract bid from 14 days to 5 days, and these protest procedures will no longer be subject to the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill also updates requirements for disclosure statements, including revising the financial threshold for when they are needed. Additionally, it allows for alternative forms or a single annual disclosure statement for multiple proposals to the same agency, and exempts contracts with publicly traded companies and economic development incentives from disclosure requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 328 is a resolution that commends and congratulates the Pike Liberal Arts School Cheerleading Squad for their outstanding achievements, including winning the 2025 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship and the 2024 AHSAA 2A Gameday and Traditional State Championships. It recognizes the hard work and success of the cheerleading teams and their coaches.

Maddy summaryHB 570 relates specifically to Pike County, Alabama, and amends the existing law regarding pistol permit fees. The bill establishes new fees for permits to carry a pistol, setting them at $20 for one year or $100 for five years. It further specifies that half of each collected fee will go to the county treasury, while the remaining half will be deposited into the Sheriff's Fund, to be used exclusively for law enforcement purposes by the Sheriff of Pike County.

Maddy summaryHJR 185 is a resolution to name a one-mile segment of U.S. Highway 231 in Pike County, Alabama, as the "James T. Ramage III Highway." This designation honors James T. Ramage III for his extensive public service and contributions to his community.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (HR 208) commending the Pike Liberal Arts School Cheerleading Squad for winning the 2025 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship. It recognizes their victory in the Small Varsity Division II Gameday category, where they scored 94.3 with zero deductions. The resolution serves only as a formal expression of praise from the Alabama House of Representatives, with no policy changes or direct impact on law or funding. It does not affect any individuals, programs, or legislation beyond offering congratulations to the team and coaches.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Alison Scott Wingate Hosp for being named Troy University's 2024 Alumni of the Year, highlighting her cum laude degrees from Troy, her leadership roles at the Alabama Retail Association (including serving as Senior Vice President since 2024), and her advocacy for tort reform measures recognized with awards in 2011 and 2014. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 46) passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to mourn the death of Dr. Donnie Jeffrey, a Troy University educator and U.S. Army veteran who died on January 28, 2025. The resolution honors his 46-year career at Troy University, his military service (22 years including Desert Shield/Storm), and his family life, while expressing condolences to his wife, children, and extended family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any group - its sole purpose is to formally record the House’s collective grief and tribute to his life. The resolution was introduced and first read on February 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 34), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Troy University football coach Larry Blakeney for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2025), highlighting his record as Troy's all-time winningest coach and first inducted into the Hall from Troy or the Sun Belt Conference. The resolution expresses legislative admiration through symbolic recognition with no policy changes, legal effects, or direct impact on any individuals or entities beyond the ceremonial gesture.