Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR278: Samford Women's Basketball Team, commended
Status: Signed into law, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act, commending samford women's basketball team for winning the 2026 southern conference tournament championship.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, COMMENDING SAMFORD WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTHERN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP. WHEREAS, highest commendations are herein proudly presented to the Samford University Women's Basketball Team on winning the Southern Conference Tournament Championship and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament; and WHEREAS, the Samford women's basketball team rallied from an early double-digit deficit to defeat top-seeded University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 72-67; and WHEREAS, Chattanooga raced out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter, but Samford found its footing behind a barrage of three-pointers, closing the opening period trailing by just three; the Samford Bulldogs tightened up defensively in the second quarter, holding Chattanooga to seven points while moving in front 35-27 at halftime; and WHEREAS, in the third quarter, Samford's offense exploded for 19 points, building a 13-point advantage; Chattanooga mounted a late charge, but Samford sank 12 of free throws, including two crucial makes from Briana Rivera in the final seconds, to seal the win; and WHEREAS, freshman Kaylee Yarbrough delivered a career performance on the big stage, scoring 25 points off the bench and matching her season high with five made three-pointers; Francie Morris added 22 points and six rebounds in a career-high 35 minutes, securing her the title Page rebounds in a career-high 35 minutes, securing her the title HJR278 Enrolled …
Sponsors
- Faulkner, David (R, HD-046) · primary sponsor
- Carns, Jim (R, HD-048)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Reported from RULES
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
- : Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Reported from Rules
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR278?
- HJR278 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Samford Women's Basketball Team, commended.
- What does HJR278 do?
- In its own words: An act, commending samford women's basketball team for winning the 2026 southern conference tournament championship.
- What is the status of HJR278?
- Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR278?
- Faulkner, David (R, HD-046), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR278?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR278
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