Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HB407: State government; Miss Alabama designated as an Official State Ambassador
Status: Signed into law, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
An Act, Relating to state government; to designate the titleholder of Miss Alabama as an Official State Ambassador; to provide the term of service; to provide duties and limitations on authority; and to authorize state agencies to coordinate with an Official State Ambassador for ceremonial purposes.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, Relating to state government; to designate the titleholder of Miss Alabama as an Official State Ambassador; to provide the term of service; to provide duties and limitations on authority; and to authorize state agencies to coordinate with an Official State Ambassador for ceremonial purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) MISS ALABAMA. The individual selected and recognized by the Miss Alabama Organization to hold the title of Miss Alabama for an annual term. (2) OFFICIAL STATE AMBASSADOR. An honorary representative designated to promote goodwill and civic engagement and to serve as a public representation of the State of Alabama. (3) STATE AGENCY. Any department, board, bureau, commission, or office of the State of Alabama, including the Office of the Governor. (b)(1) Miss Alabama is an Official State Ambassador for the State of Alabama during her term as Miss Alabama. (2) The designation of Official State Ambassador shall only apply during the individual's term as the recognized Miss Alabama. (3) Upon the selection of a new Miss Alabama, the designation shall automatically transfer to the new individual Page designation shall automatically transfer to the new individual HB407 Enrolled recognized as Miss Alabama. (c) An Official State Ambassador, upon invitation or …
Sponsors
- DuBose, Susan (R, HD-045) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Signature Requested
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1269
- : Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on State Governmental Affairs
Votes
- Senate Roll Call #1269 (April 8, 2026): 29 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #770 (March 5, 2026): 105 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #769 (March 5, 2026): 102 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #768 (March 5, 2026): 102 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: State Government
Common questions
- What is HB407?
- HB407 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): State government; Miss Alabama designated as an Official State Ambassador.
- What does HB407 do?
- In its own words: An Act, Relating to state government; to designate the titleholder of Miss Alabama as an Official State Ambassador; to provide the term of service; to provide duties and limitations on authority; and to authorize state agencies to coordinate with an Official State Ambassador for ceremonial purposes.
- What is the status of HB407?
- Signed into law as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB407?
- DuBose, Susan (R, HD-045).
- Where is the official record for HB407?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB407
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