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Lawmakers approve slate of ceremonial and policy resolutions, adopt special orders
Summary
In a brief legislative session, lawmakers approved a package of ceremonial resolutions en masse and adopted several individually considered resolutions — including guidance to avoid use of the term “Westbank” and a measure urging recognition of spent nuclear fuel’s value — then approved the special orders calendar and adjourned.
Lawmakers meeting in session approved a slate of ceremonial and policy resolutions and adopted the special orders calendar for the next day before adjourning.
The session opened with a prayer and roll call. A lawmaker read a list of resolutions proposed to be approved en masse, including measures mourning the death of former state representative Mickey Ray Hammond and honoring the 50-year service of Commonwealth National Bank to the Mobile community, the Winterboro High School girls basketball team’s 2026 state championship, and retirement recognition for Dr. Chuck Carr. "The following resolutions are to be approved en masse," the lawmaker said; the chair called for a motion, which was made by Woods, seconded by Boyd, and adopted by voice vote.
The chamber then considered several resolutions individually. HUR 241, introduced as a recommendation from Representative Giddelig, asks state government agencies to avoid using the term "Westbank." The chair entertained a motion; Faulkner moved adoption, Stringer seconded, and the chamber approved it by voice vote.
HUR 242, introduced by Representative Harrison, urges the governor and relevant state agencies to recognize the value of spent nuclear fuel and consider state action toward its development. Boyd moved the resolution, Wharton seconded, and the measure was adopted by voice vote.
Senator Allen presented SCR 82 to name the Troy University athletic director suite for Johnny Williams; Faulkner moved for adoption, Wood seconded, and the resolution passed by voice vote. Senator Orr encouraged specialty public high schools in the state to form a consortium; a related encouraging resolution was moved by Hosey, seconded by Faulkner, and adopted by voice vote.
Members then reviewed the printed special orders sheet for the next day. After routine floor housekeeping and a brief exchange about selections for the calendar, Wood moved to adopt the special orders; Hosey seconded, members voiced assent, and the special orders were adopted. The chair thanked members and adjourned the session.
Actions recorded in the transcript were procedural and unanimous by voice vote; no recorded roll-call tallies or formal recorded no/yes counts were provided in the transcript. The session’s activity was primarily ceremonial and procedural: honors, commendations, brief policy recommendations, and calendar-setting. The chamber did not record extended debate, amendments, or contested roll-call votes on the items covered.
