Rep. Scott Stadthagen

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends United States Army Reserve Retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter for being selected as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year. The measure highlights his 15-year service on the institute's Board of Trustees and his extensive military career spanning 37 years. It serves as an official tribute to his leadership and contributions to the institution and the community.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 93) passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to honor Russell Davis upon his retirement. It commends him for 41 years of service as Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA), including his leadership of the HBAA's 8,000-member organization and the Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund. The resolution recognizes his professional achievements, military service, and industry awards, offering "highest tribute" as he begins retirement. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or financial provisions - it solely expresses legislative appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 81), not a policy bill. It formally mourns the death of Kenneth "Kenny" Thompson, a longtime Hartselle, Alabama community leader and teacher who served nearly 40 years on the Hartselle City Council (including as president). The resolution honors his life, noting his career in education, decades of public service, and community impact before his passing on January 25, 2026. It serves as a formal legislative tribute to his legacy and expresses sympathy to his family.

Maddy summaryHR 357 is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes and commends Alexis Brammer of Hartselle, Alabama, for her achievement in earning a place on the AKC Junior Agility Team USA. It acknowledges her dedication to dog agility and wishes her success in the 2025 Junior Open Agility World Championship in Portugal.

Maddy summaryHB 246, also known as the "Free to Speak Act," affects public schools, colleges, and universities, their employees, and students. The bill prohibits employees from using a student's non-legal name or pronouns inconsistent with their biological sex without written parental permission. It protects employees from adverse employment action and students from disciplinary action if they decline to use such names or pronouns, or if they decline to identify their own pronouns. The bill defines "sex" as an individual's biological sex at birth. Individuals harmed by violations can pursue legal action against the public school or institution for injunctive relief and damages.

Maddy summaryHB 68 expands the existing law that prohibits certain "foreign principals" from acquiring interests in agricultural, forest, and other real property within the state. The bill broadens the definition of a "foreign principal" to include any individual or company identified on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's sanctions lists. It also expands the types of prohibited acquisitions to include leasehold interests in addition to ownership or controlling interests. These new prohibitions on leasehold interests would apply to acquisitions made on or after August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 67 prohibits public K-12 schools and public libraries from knowingly presenting or sponsoring drag performances in the presence of a minor without parental consent. It also prevents state entities from allowing minors to share multi-occupancy bathrooms, changing facilities, or sleeping quarters with members of the opposite sex during state-operated or sponsored overnight programs for minors. An exception applies if the individuals are family members and the minor's parent or legal guardian consents. This bill directly affects public schools, public libraries, state entities running youth programs, and minors participating in these activities, along with their parents.

Maddy summaryHB 504 prohibits Alabama's Teachers' and Employees' Retirement Systems from investing in securities tied to Chinese entities designated by U.S. federal authorities as linked to military or national security concerns. The bill requires retirement boards to divest from any holdings in these restricted entities - defined as companies on federal lists like the NS-CMIC List or those designated under Executive Orders 13959 and 14105 - by January 1, 2026. It mandates the State Auditor to maintain and update a list of restricted entities every six months. The law directly affects Alabama's public retirement funds, which collectively manage billions in assets, by aligning their investment practices with federal restrictions on Chinese military-linked securities.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 59) congratulating Representative Randall Shedd on his service to Alabama. It formally recognizes his 11 years in the Alabama House of Representatives (since 2013), his prior roles as Cullman County Commission Chair and Fairview Mayor, and his leadership positions including Majority Whip and committee chairs. The resolution specifically commends his work for House District 11 and the state, citing his committee service and the 2024 Iron Award from House Republicans. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a one-mile stretch of Alabama State Highway Route 157 in Lawrence County as the William Howell Rogers, Sr. Memorial Mile to honor a local veteran and former public servant. The legislation requests that the Department of Transportation coordinate with local officials to name the road segment and install appropriate markers. It highlights Rogers' service as a Korean War veteran, his legal career in Moulton, and his long tenure as the city's attorney and judge. Once enacted, the primary effect is the official naming of the roadway to recognize his contributions to the community.