Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama SJR119: Senator Tom Butler, commended
Status: Signed into law, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act, sjr___ commending senator thomas wayne butler on his accomplished career of service.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, SJR___ COMMENDING SENATOR THOMAS WAYNE BUTLER ON HIS ACCOMPLISHED CAREER OF SERVICE. WHEREAS, highest commendations are herein conveyed to Senator Thomas Wayne "Tom" Butler in recognition of the vital role he has played in state leadership and his unwavering personal commitment to the welfare and prosperity of the residents of Alabama; and WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy to the betterment of his community and this state, as dramatically evidenced by his distinguished and lengthy service in the Alabama State Senate; and WHEREAS, Senator Butler was elected in 1994 to represent the 2nd District of Alabama, encompassing eastern Limestone County and western Madison County, including the cities of Athens, Huntsville, and Madison; and WHEREAS, prior to his tenure in the Alabama Senate, he honorably served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994, initially representing District 17 (1982-1983) and thereafter District 6 for the remainder of his legislative service in that chamber; and WHEREAS, a native of Huntsville, Senator Butler is a graduate of The University of Alabama and Auburn University; a pharmacist and health underwriter by profession, he is Page a pharmacist and health underwriter by profession, he is SJR119 Enrolled also an active member of Optimist International, the North Alabama Health Underwriters …
Sponsors
- Gudger, Garlan (R, SD-004) · primary sponsor
- Albritton, Greg (R, SD-022)
- Gerald Allen (R, SD-021)
- Barfoot, Will (R, SD-025)
- Beasley, William M. (D, SD-028)
- Bell, Lance (R, SD-011)
- 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
- : 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 House and referred to the House committee on Rules
- : Gudger motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Read for the first time
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is SJR119?
- SJR119 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Senator Tom Butler, commended.
- What does SJR119 do?
- In its own words: An act, sjr___ commending senator thomas wayne butler on his accomplished career of service.
- What is the status of SJR119?
- Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR119?
- Gudger, Garlan (R, SD-004), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR119?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SJR119
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