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House adopts resolution designating new building the "Alabama State House," effective Jan. 1, 2027
Summary
The legislature adopted a resolution formally designating the newly constructed legislative building as the Alabama State House beginning Jan. 1, 2027, citing Section 48.02 of the state constitution and defining the property boundaries; the measure passed 97–0 on a roll call.
The House adopted a resolution formally designating the newly constructed legislative building in the capital complex as the Alabama State House, effective Jan. 1, 2027. A representative asked the clerk to read the resolution and the House moved to adopt it during the floor session.
The resolution, read into the record, cited Section 48.02 of the Alabama Constitution as authority to designate a suitable place for the meeting of the legislature and specified property boundaries within the capital complex, including streets listed as the northern, eastern, western and southern borders. The measure states the building will serve as the place of meeting for both the Senate and House of Representatives for official legislative business beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
After the reading and a motion for adoption, the House proceeded to a roll‑call/count. The chair announced a final tally of 97 in favor and 0 opposed, and the House adopted the resolution. The transcript records the numerical result and the chair’s announcement that the resolution was adopted.
The resolution does not list an ordinance or bill number in the record provided. The floor exchange did not identify the formal mover by name in the transcript; the clerk read and recorded the resolution and the chair announced the result. No amendments or conditions were recorded on the floor during adoption.
Following the adoption, the House recessed for committees to meet and scheduled reconvening in the current state house at 3:00 p.m.; the clerk also announced other upcoming events for members.
