Alabama SJR118: The Montgomery Academy boys basketball team, commended

What the bill says

An act, sjr___ commending the montgomery academy boys basketball team on winning the 2026 boys class 3a alabama high school athletic association state basketball championship.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, SJR___ COMMENDING THE MONTGOMERY ACADEMY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2026 BOYS CLASS 3A ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. WHEREAS, we join the students, coaches, parents, and faculty at The Montgomery Academy in celebrating the 2026 Boys Class 3A Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Basketball Championship; and WHEREAS, on March 6, 2026, at the BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, The Montgomery Academy Eagles, through teamwork, diligence, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, defeated the Southside-Selma Panthers with a decisive 66-39 victory; this win marks the team's second straight Class 3A state title and solidifies its status as one of the elite programs in the state; and WHEREAS, the Eagles used a tenacious defense that smothered the Panthers' offense from the start and limited Southside's shooting percentage to just 27.1 percent for the game; by halftime, they had already pushed out to a 20-point lead and were well on their way to victory; and WHEREAS, on a team filled with championship-caliber athletes, several players delivered notable performances; Braden Gordon scored 16 points and had 11 rebounds to earn Class 3A State Tournament MVP honors; joining him on the All-Tournament Team are Mason Ellis, who scored 14 points, Page All-Tournament Team are Mason Ellis, who scored 14 points, SJR118 Enrolled and Jarrett Friendly, who …

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Sponsors

• Barfoot, Will (R, SD-025) · primary sponsor
• Albritton, Greg (R, SD-022)
• Gerald Allen (R, SD-021)
• Beasley, William M. (D, SD-028)
• Bell, Lance (R, SD-011)
• Butler, Tom (R, SD-002)
• Carnley, Josh (R, SD-031)
• Chambliss, Clyde (R, SD-030)
• Chesteen, Donnie (R, SD-029)
• Coleman, Merika (D, SD-019)
• Coleman-Madison, Linda (D, SD-020)
• Elliott, Chris (R, SD-032)

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Enacted
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 9, 2026: Reported Out of Committee Second House
7. April 8, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second House
8. April 8, 2026: Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
9. April 8, 2026: Barfoot motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
10. April 8, 2026: Read for the first time

Common questions

What is SJR118?

SJR118 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): The Montgomery Academy boys basketball team, commended.

What does SJR118 do?

In its own words: An act, sjr___ commending the montgomery academy boys basketball team on winning the 2026 boys class 3a alabama high school athletic association state basketball championship.

What is the status of SJR118?

Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SJR118?

Barfoot, Will (R, SD-025), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SJR118?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SJR118