Alabama 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 294 — Public Officers and Employees; Division of Risk Management authorized to provide bond program, authorize delinquencies, notification required

Last action — Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Public Officers and Employees; Division of Risk Management authorized to provide bond program, authorize delinquencies, notification required

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 940

Passed 27 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 21006
D 6002
Total 27008
% of votes cast 77%0%0%23%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Bobby D. Singleton D Yea
Kirk Hatcher D Yea
Linda Coleman-Madison D Yea
Merika Coleman D Yea
Robert Stewart D Yea
Rodger M. Smitherman D Yea
Vivian Davis Figures D Not Voting
William M. Beasley D Not Voting
Andrew Jones R Yea
April Weaver R Yea
Arthur Orr R Yea
Chris Elliott R Yea
Clyde Chambliss R Yea
Dan Roberts R Yea
David Sessions R Yea
Donnie Chesteen R Yea
Garlan Gudger R Yea
Gerald H. Allen R Yea
Greg Albritton R Yea
J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner R Yea
Jack W. Williams R Not Voting
Jay Hovey R Not Voting
Josh Carnley R Yea
Keith Kelley R Yea
Lance Bell R Yea
Larry Stutts R Not Voting
Matt Woods R Not Voting
Randy Price R Not Voting
Sam Givhan R Yea
Shay Shelnutt R Not Voting
Steve Livingston R Yea
Tim Melson R Yea
Tom Butler R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Yea
Will Barfoot R Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading in House of Origin

Passed 27 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 21006
D 6002
Total 27008
% of votes cast 77%0%0%23%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Bobby D. Singleton D Yea
Kirk Hatcher D Yea
Linda Coleman-Madison D Yea
Merika Coleman D Yea
Robert Stewart D Yea
Rodger M. Smitherman D Yea
Vivian Davis Figures D Not Voting
William M. Beasley D Not Voting
Andrew Jones R Yea
April Weaver R Yea
Arthur Orr R Yea
Chris Elliott R Yea
Clyde Chambliss R Yea
Dan Roberts R Yea
David Sessions R Yea
Donnie Chesteen R Yea
Garlan Gudger R Yea
Gerald H. Allen R Yea
Greg Albritton R Yea
J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner R Yea
Jack W. Williams R Not Voting
Jay Hovey R Not Voting
Josh Carnley R Yea
Keith Kelley R Yea
Lance Bell R Yea
Larry Stutts R Not Voting
Matt Woods R Not Voting
Randy Price R Not Voting
Sam Givhan R Yea
Shay Shelnutt R Not Voting
Steve Livingston R Yea
Tim Melson R Yea
Tom Butler R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Yea
Will Barfoot R Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 294 do?
Public Officers and Employees; Division of Risk Management authorized to provide bond program, authorize delinquencies, notification required
Who sponsors SB 294?
SB 294 is sponsored by Dan Roberts (R).
What is the current status of SB 294?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 294?
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