Alabama 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB344 — Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions authorized based on achievement of performance goals and objectives

Last action — Currently Indefinitely Postponed

  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 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions authorized based on achievement of performance goals and objectives

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Currently Indefinitely Postponed

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB344 do?
Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions authorized based on achievement of performance goals and objectives
Who sponsors SB344?
SB344 is sponsored by Arthur Orr (R).
What is the current status of SB344?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB344?
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