Alabama HJR279: Encouraging the State of Alabama to study navigational aids within the waterways of Mobile Bay and surrounding waters

What the bill says

An act, encouraging the state of alabama to study navigational aids within the waterways of mobile bay and surrounding waters.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF ALABAMA TO STUDY NAVIGATIONAL AIDS WITHIN THE WATERWAYS OF MOBILE BAY AND SURROUNDING WATERS. WHEREAS, the waters of Baldwin County between Mobile Bay, Weeks Bay, and on to the Magnolia River are frequently traveled by recreational and commercial vessels; and WHEREAS, navigational aids such as buoys and markers assist boaters in identifying safe channels, avoiding hazards, and navigating safely; and WHEREAS, boaters traveling from Mobile Bay through Weeks Bay to the Magnolia River have reported that navigational aids in portions of these waters, particularly from the federally maintained navigation aids in Mobile Bay to the Magnolia River entrance channel, are sparse or nonexistent, creating potential safety concerns; and WHEREAS, Baldwin County's coastal waterways support significant recreational boating activity and tourism, making safe navigation important for the protection of life, property, and local economic activity; and WHEREAS, responsibility for marine patrol enforcement in Alabama waters was transferred in 2015 from the Marine Patrol Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Marine Patrol Division of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, and Alabama regulations governing public waters have historically referenced the authority of the Director of the Marine Page referenced the authority of the Director of the Marine HJR279 Enrolled Patrol Division to adopt rules relating to boating safety and regulatory …

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Sponsors

• Fidler, Jennifer (R, HD-094) · primary sponsor
• Brown, Chip (R, HD-105)
• Marques, Rhett (R, HD-091)
• Treadaway, Allen (R, HD-051)
• Holk-Jones, Frances (R, HD-095)
• Givens, Donna (R, HD-064)
• Stringer, Shane (R, HD-102)
• Easterbrook, Brett (R, HD-065)
• Baker, Alan (R, HD-066)
• Simpson, Matt (R, HD-096)
• Shirey, Mark (R, HD-100)
• Clarke, Adline (D, HD-097)

Latest actions

1. April 20, 2026: Pocket Vote
2. April 9, 2026: Delivered to Governor
3. April 9, 2026: Enrolled
4. April 9, 2026: Ready to Enroll
5. April 9, 2026: Reported from RULES
6. April 6, 2026: Reported Out of Committee Second House
7. April 1, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second House
8. April 1, 2026: Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
9. April 1, 2026: Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
10. April 1, 2026: Reported from Rules

Common questions

What is HJR279?

HJR279 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Encouraging the State of Alabama to study navigational aids within the waterways of Mobile Bay and surrounding waters.

What does HJR279 do?

In its own words: An act, encouraging the state of alabama to study navigational aids within the waterways of mobile bay and surrounding waters.

What is the status of HJR279?

Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Pocket Vote (April 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR279?

Fidler, Jennifer (R, HD-094), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HJR279?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR279