Alabama HJR88: Expressing support for the establishment of a state veterans cemetery in north Alabama/Madison County

What the bill says

An act, expressing support for the establishment of a state veterans cemetery in north alabama/madison county.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN NORTH ALABAMA/MADISON COUNTY. WHEREAS, as a body, we recognize the service and the sacrifice of our Nation's fighting forces; from Valley Forge to Vietnam, from Kuwait to Kandahar, from Berlin to Baghdad, our veterans have borne the cost of America's wars and have stood watch over America's peace; and WHEREAS, providing our veterans with a dignified and solemn resting place is both our duty and our honor; and WHEREAS, Alabama is home to approximately 400,000 servicemembers and veterans; and WHEREAS, Alabama is home to only three active veteran cemeteries; and WHEREAS, the closest open veteran cemetery to Huntsville is in Tennessee and at a distance of over miles; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the State Board of Veterans Affairs, is authorized to establish and operate state-owned and state-operated veterans cemeteries; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the members of this body join together in support of the establishment and operation of a state veterans cemetery by the Alabama Department of Page of a state veterans cemetery by the Alabama Department of HJR88 Enrolled Veterans Affairs in northern Alabama in or near Madison County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we direct that a …

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Sponsors

• Oliver, Ed (R, HD-081) · primary sponsor
• Paschal, Kenneth (R, HD-073)
• Wood, Randy (R, HD-036)
• Pettus, Phillip (R, HD-001)
• Treadaway, Allen (R, HD-051)
• Robertson, Chad (R, HD-040)
• Jones, Sam (D, HD-099)
• Gidley, Mark (R, HD-029)
• Hendrix, Travis (D, HD-055)
• Starnes, Jerry (R, HD-088)
• McClammy, Patrice (D, HD-076)
• Harrison, Ben (R, HD-002)

Latest actions

1. March 5, 2026: Enacted
2. February 26, 2026: Delivered to Governor
3. February 26, 2026: Enrolled
4. February 25, 2026: Ready to Enroll
5. February 25, 2026: Reported from RULES
6. February 24, 2026: Reported Out of Committee Second House
7. February 10, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second House
8. February 10, 2026: Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
9. February 10, 2026: Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
10. February 10, 2026: Reported from Rules

Common questions

What is HJR88?

HJR88 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Expressing support for the establishment of a state veterans cemetery in north Alabama/Madison County.

What does HJR88 do?

In its own words: An act, expressing support for the establishment of a state veterans cemetery in north alabama/madison county.

What is the status of HJR88?

Signed into law as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR88?

Oliver, Ed (R, HD-081), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HJR88?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR88