These are the recent bills that were adopted by both Alabama legislative chambers to become law. Baldwin County has three state senators and seven state representatives.

The Alabama Legislature generally meets three days a week during session, with Tuesday and Thursday being voting days on the floor and Wednesday being days for committee meetings.

Baldwin County’s Legislative Delegation includes Sens. Greg Albritton, R-22, Chris Elliott, R-32, and Vivian David Figures, D-33, and Reps. Donna Givens, R-64, Alan Baker, R-66, Jennifer Fidler, R-94, Frances Holk-Jones, R-95, Matt Simpson, R-96, Shane Stringer, R-102, and Brett Easterbrook, 65.

HB 289 — Under existing law, state-administered death certificates include the date, manner and location of disposition. This bill prohibits the inclusion of the date of disposition on state-administered death certificates.

Passed on March 17. Enacted March 31.

House vote: 102-0

Senate vote: 26-0

Baldwin delegation vote: 9-0; Figures marked as P (not present/not voting).

HB 405 — This bill provides that a person commits the crime of bail jumping in the third degree if he or she violates any condition of his or her court ordered electronic monitoring after having been lawfully released from custody with or without bail. This bill also provides criminal penalties for violations.

House vote: 105-0

Senate vote: 30-0

Baldwin delegation vote: 10-0

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a series of measures last week, including environmental programs, appropriations procedures, District of Columbia policy and foreign trade enforcement. Baldwin County is represented in the 1st Congressional District by Republican Barry Moore.

H.R. 6422 — American Water Stewardship Act

Action: House passed the bill March 24 by a 378-32 vote under suspension of the rules. Roll call vote No. 97. The bill reauthorizes multiple Environmental Protection Agency water quality and restoration programs through fiscal 2031 and makes related policy changes.

Vote on passage: Moore — Yea

Alabama delegation: 7 yea

H. Res. 1131 — Rule for consideration of multiple measures

Action: House agreed to ordering the previous question March 25 by a 212-210 vote and later adopted the rule by a 214-210 vote. Roll call votes No. 98 and 99. The resolution set terms for debate on several bills, including Homeland Security appropriations and District of Columbia legislation.

Vote on ordering the previous question: Moore — Yea

Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay

Vote on adoption: Moore — Aye

Alabama delegation: 5 aye, 2 no

H.R. 5103 — Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025

Action: House rejected a motion to recommit March 25 by a 207-214 vote and later passed the bill by a 218-206 vote. Roll call votes No. 100 and 101. The bill establishes a federal commission on crime and immigration enforcement in Washington, D.C., and creates a program to maintain public spaces.

Vote on motion to recommit: Moore — Nay

Alabama delegation: 2 yea, 5 nay

Vote on passage: Moore — Yea

Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay

H. Res. 1128 — Supporting the Department of Homeland Security

Action: House adopted the resolution March 26 by a 225-187 vote, with 13 voting present. Roll call vote No. 102. The resolution expresses support for fully funding DHS and recognizes agency employees.

Vote on adoption: Moore — Yea

Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay

H.R. 8029 — Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act

Action: House rejected a motion to recommit March 26 by a 210-215 vote and later passed the bill by a 218-206 vote. Roll call votes No. 103 and 104. The bill funds the Department of Homeland Security through the remainder of fiscal 2026 and ends a partial shutdown.

Vote on motion to recommit: Moore — Nay

Alabama delegation: 2 yea, 5 nay

Vote on passage: Moore — Yea

Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay

H.R. 7084 — Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

Action: House passed the bill March 27 by a 247-164 vote. Roll call vote No. 105. The bill allows the president to restrict entry of vessels linked to foreign seizure of U.S.-owned port facilities.

Vote on passage: Moore — Yea

Alabama delegation: 7 yea

Motion to adjourn

Action: House agreed to adjourn March 27. Roll call vote No. 106.

Vote: Moore — Yea

Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay

H. Res. 1142 — Rule for appropriations measure

Action: House agreed to ordering the previous question March 27 by a 209-206 vote and later adopted the resolution by a 213-203 vote. Roll call votes No. 107 and 108. The resolution provided for consideration of a continuing appropriations measure.

Vote on ordering the previous question: Moore — Yea

Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay

Vote on adoption: Moore — Aye

Alabama delegation: 5 aye, 2 no

Information is sourced from www.Congress.gov.

U.S. SENATE

The Senate voted on nominations, military matters, election law and appropriations-related procedural motions. Alabama is represented in the Senate by Republicans Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville.

PN858 — Markwayne Mullin nomination

Action: Senate invoked cloture March 22 by a 54-37 vote and confirmed the nomination March 23 by a 54-45 vote. Roll call votes No. 62 and 63. The nomination is for secretary of Homeland Security.

Vote on cloture: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea

Vote on confirmation: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea

PN786-9 — Colin McDonald nomination

Action: Senate invoked cloture March 23 by a 51-45 vote and confirmed the nomination March 24 by a 52-47 vote. Roll call votes No. 64 and 65. The nomination is for assistant attorney general.

Vote on cloture: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Not voting

Vote on confirmation: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea

PN697 — Coast Guard nominations

Action: Senate agreed to proceed to legislative session March 24 by a 51-47 vote. Roll call vote No. 66. The nominations include Coast Guard officer appointments.

Vote: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Not voting

S. 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act / SAVE Act provisions

Action: Senate agreed to two motions to table March 24 by 53-47 votes. Roll call votes No. 67 and 68. The motions blocked procedural challenges to the bill, which includes voter identification requirements.

Vote: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea

S.J. Res. 116 — Iran war powers resolution

Action: Senate rejected a motion to discharge March 24 by a 47-53 vote. Roll call vote No. 69. The resolution would have required removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran.

Vote: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay

S.J. Res. 107 — IRS energy rule disapproval

Action: Senate rejected a motion to proceed March 25 by a 47-53 vote. Roll call vote No. 70.

Vote: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay

H.R. 7147 — Continuing appropriations

Action: Senate failed to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed March 25 by a 54-46 vote. Roll call vote No. 71.

Vote: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea

S.J. Res. 103 — VA reproductive health rule disapproval

Action: Senate rejected a motion to proceed March 25 by a 48-50 vote. Roll call vote No. 72.
Vote: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay

Vote: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea

H.R. 7147 — Continuing appropriations cloture

Action: Senate failed to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed March 26 by a 53-47 vote. Roll call vote No. 74.

Vote: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea

Information is sourced from www.Senate.gov.