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AL HJR47
AL HJR47Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); supporting the creation of a bicameral HBCU Legislative Caucus
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Introduced
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); supporting the creation of a bicameral HBCU Legislative Caucus
AI Summary
This resolution, passed by the Alabama Legislature, supports the establishment of a bicameral legislative caucus, named the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Legislative Caucus, to champion the interests of these institutions and their students within the state. HBCUs, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities, are institutions of higher education founded before 1964 with the primary mission of educating Black Americans, and Alabama has the highest number of these institutions in the country. The caucus will be guided by principles such as advocating for fair funding and support services, fostering partnerships to create new opportunities, informing lawmakers about HBCU challenges and solutions, and promoting the economic and workforce value of HBCUs. Membership in this caucus is open to any member of the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives interested in ensuring high-quality education across all of Alabama's higher education institutions, including HBCUs. Following the resolution's passage and registration, the Lieutenant Governor will convene the first meeting to elect leadership and begin the caucus's work.
Sponsors (43)
Terri Collins (R)*,
Alan Baker (R),
Barbara Boyd (D),
Napoleon Bracy (D),
Prince Chestnut (D),
Adline Clarke (D),
Anthony Daniels (D),
Kelvin Datcher (D),
Barbara Drummond (D),
Brett Easterbrook (R),
Chris England (D),
Phillip Ensler (D),
Tracy Estes (R),
Berry Forte (D),
Mark Gidley (R),
Juandalynn Givan (D),
Donna Givens (R),
Jeremy Gray (D),
Laura Hall (D),
Kenyatté Hassell (D),
Travis Hendrix (D),
Frances Holk-Jones (R),
Rolanda Hollis (D),
Steve Hurst (R),
Thomas Jackson (D),
Sam Jones (D),
Mike Kirkland (R),
Marilyn Lands (D),
Kelvin Lawrence (D),
A.J. McCampbell (D),
Penni McClammy (D),
Mary Moore (D),
Tashina Morris (D),
Kenneth Paschal (R),
Neil Rafferty (D),
Rick Rehm (R),
Phillip Rigsby (R),
Jeana Ross (R),
Patrick Sellers (D),
Ontario Tillman (D),
Curtis Travis (D),
Pebblin Warren (D),
Ritchie Whorton (R),
Last Action
Senate Rules Hearing (11:03:00 2/9/2026 Suite 726) (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HJR47-int.pdf |
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