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Senate Resolution No. 1, notifying the House of Representatives of the Senate’s convening, was received and adopted without objection. Senate Joint Resolution No. 2, appointing a committee to notify the governor that the legislature is in session, was adopted; Senator Livingston, Senator Singleton and Senator Barfoot were named as the three appointed senators to escort the governor.

Senate Joint Resolution No. 3 commended Abby Stockard for being crowned Miss America. The resolution, read at length on the floor, described Stockard as an Auburn University nursing student and dance-team member, noted she was crowned Miss America during the annual competition at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida, and listed philanthropic activities cited by the resolution including fundraising for cystic fibrosis research and for the American Heart Association. The resolution said she has raised more than $200,000 for cystic fibrosis research and noted her past awards and community work as recited in the resolution text. The Senate adopted the resolution without objection.

Senate Joint Resolution No. 4 commended Greg Reed for distinguished service as he concluded his Senate career and accepted a position in state workforce development; the Senate adopted the resolution and then rose for an informal presentation and recognized Reed in the chamber. Senate Joint Resolution No. 5 appointed the three senators to escort the governor to a joint session. Senate Joint Resolution No. 6, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Volcker Incorporated, was received and referred to the committee on rules.

On legislative introductions, Senator Gavan introduced Senate Bill No. 1 relating to public education; the bill was referred to the committee on finance, taxation, education. Senator Gudger introduced Senate Bill No. 2 relating to the alcoholic beverage control board; the bill was referred to the committee on children and youth health.

Most of the resolutions were adopted by unanimous voice vote or by unanimous consent after being presented from the floor. Where roll call was taken, the clerk announced results; where the resolution text was read at length, it was introduced by the sponsoring senator and then adopted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Alabama Senate Feb 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Senate adopted several ceremonial resolutions — including honors for Miss America Abby Stockard and former president pro tempore Greg Reed — appointed a three-member committee to notify the governor that the legislature is in session, and introduced two bills referred to committees.","taxTitle","Senate, Alabama Legislative Sessions, Alabama","taxId",62183,"location","Alabama","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6668315,"Alabama Senate elects Garland Gudger as president pro tempore",624,2068140,2692184,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2230375-757761ee46d6d45c03e8fb21aac9e241&start=2068&end=2692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2230375-757761ee46d6d45c03e8fb21aac9e241/thumbnail_2068140.jpg","/articles/6668315/Alabama/Alabama-Senate-elects-Garland-Gudger-as-president-pro-tempore","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668315-fb0e50c9568f6269da57d5d858ff8573/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139066&Signature=F1e6d8fKOPkOsIJucJO263QkpN1KJxXAp3bu3nScdocQF~6DYzN6~Ay4DL9TI9Dm4-lE7R3UpvcC8eRsFCldmGnoJ6FRJxJ9UwGOU8XiMPqHzAlLwEZ6-MgvfiB~x25E7i4oi2Llsr6Yj0ORe6-AHOoYR6RQ~e8jPXkZvY6K7fPR9152zdNF16gH~oEIyudCpRqJ9ZoM2cX3rMJQUzu5eVXt3JG8rTiZLzQ0fZxeyzhXl8z-8UW2BWDjnOT-XNtZVEHWsdv3z6flaBNW9AhGq9djsA0hIXMm7fBwCZygm7CXlTO8AjQaNT0LtKeutS4ap~YWRtov7lKmuzvPXdZuGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alabama Senate unanimously elected Senator Garland Gudger as president pro tempore during a floor session that adjourned to reconvene at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. The nomination was made from the floor and approved by roll call, with a recorded tally of 33 ayes and 0 nays.

The nomination was made by Senator Livingston and seconded by Senator Bobby Singleton. Secretary Reed conducted the roll call and announced the unanimous result. Chief Justice Stewart administered the oath and Gudger addressed the chamber after being sworn in.

Gudger, introduced in the chamber as the senator from Cullman, delivered remarks referencing his recent recovery from serious injuries and laid out priorities for the session. He said the Senate must “ensure that every child in every zip code in every income level has access to quality education that prepares them for a lifetime of good paying jobs,” and listed public safety, immigration enforcement and careful budgeting as top concerns. “My door is open. My hand is offered. My words are sincere,” Gudger said during his remarks.

Senator Bobby Singleton, who seconded the nomination, and other senators offered remarks of support during the transition. The chamber then proceeded with introductions of bills and other routine business.

The election replaces the previous president pro tempore following his departure to a state workforce position; the Senate adopted a resolution commending that former president pro tempore earlier in the session.","The Alabama Senate unanimously elected Senator Garland Gudger as president pro tempore and sworn him in; Gudger outlined priorities including education, public safety and workforce training in his first remarks.","actionData","errors"]

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Alabama Senate adopts ceremonial resolutions, appoints committee to notify governor and introduces two bills

Alabama Senate elects Garland Gudger as president pro tempore