Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR309: Representative James Edward Hill, Jr., commended
Status: Signed into law, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act, commending representative james edward hill, jr. on his accomplished career of service.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, COMMENDING REPRESENTATIVE JAMES EDWARD HILL, JR. ON HIS ACCOMPLISHED CAREER OF SERVICE. WHEREAS, it is an honor and a privilege to recognize James Edward "Jim" Hill, Jr. for his exceptional career in public service, encompassing many years of distinguished service as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and as both a district judge and a circuit judge for the Alabama 30th Judicial Circuit; and WHEREAS, for more than three decades, Judge Hill has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the rule of law and the fair administration of justice, earning the respect of his colleagues, the legal profession, and his fellow Alabamians; and WHEREAS, Jim Hill was born on February 26, 1950, in Starkville, Mississippi; he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Mississippi State University and a Juris Doctor from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law; he was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1975; and WHEREAS, Judge Hill has practiced law for over years; before entering politics, Judge Hill enjoyed an extensive legal career both in private practice and through his service as a district judge and later as a circuit judge for the Alabama 30th Judicial Circuit; during his time on the bench, he was instrumental in the establishment of several initiatives in St. Clair County, including an early Page several initiatives …
Sponsors
- Ledbetter, Nathaniel (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Lovvorn, Joe (R, HD-079)
- Lee, Paul W. (R, HD-086)
- Allbright, Heath (R, HD-011)
- Baker, Alan (R, HD-066)
- Barnes, Gregory (R, HD-013)
- Bedsole, Russell (R, HD-049)
- Blackshear, Chris (R, HD-080)
- Bolton, Ron (R, HD-061)
- Boyd, Barbara (D, HD-032)
- Bracy, Napoleon (D, HD-098)
- Brinyark, Bryan (R, HD-016)
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
- : Read for the first time
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR309?
- HJR309 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Representative James Edward Hill, Jr., commended.
- What does HJR309 do?
- In its own words: An act, commending representative james edward hill, jr. on his accomplished career of service.
- What is the status of HJR309?
- Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR309?
- Ledbetter, Nathaniel (R, HD-024), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR309?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR309
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