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HJR225 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul W. Lee
Paul W. LeeRepresentative
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Miller, Mary Beth, death mourned
Summary

A House Joint Resolution honoring Mary Beth Miller and recognizing efforts leading to Alabama's policy requiring pulse oximetry screening for all newborns before discharge.

What This Bill Does

It commends Mary Beth Miller for her life and legacy and for leading efforts toward a policy that requires pulse oximetry screening for all Alabama newborns prior to discharge. It explains that pulse oximetry is a simple, noninvasive test done within 24-48 hours of birth to help detect critical congenital heart defects that might otherwise be missed. It acknowledges the collaboration among Mary Beth’s family, lawmakers, health associations, and the Alabama Department of Public Health, and says copies of the resolution will be given to those involved.

Who It Affects
  • Newborns in Alabama and their families, who stand to benefit from earlier detection of critical congenital heart defects through mandatory pulse oximetry screening.
  • Healthcare providers and health organizations in Alabama (birthing facilities, the Alabama Department of Public Health, and professional associations) who implement and support the screening policy, and policymakers who supported it.
Key Provisions
  • Commends Mary Beth Miller for her legacy in leading efforts toward a policy that requires pulse oximetry testing for all Alabama newborns prior to discharge.
  • Commends the collaboration among Mary Beth Miller's family, Representative Paul Lee, Senator Marc Keahey, and health organizations (American Heart Association, Alabama Hospital Association, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) in working with the Alabama Department of Public Health to achieve this policy change.
  • States that Mark and Stacee Miller, Representative Lee, Senator Keahey, the Alabama Department of Public Health, and the named health organizations will be presented with a copy of this resolution.
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Subjects
Resolutions, Condolence

Bill Actions

H

Rules first Amendment Offered

H

Forwarded to Governor on May 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. on May 9, 2013.

H

Conference Committee on HJR225 2013RS first Substitute Offered

H

Assigned Act No. 2013-206.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

H

Enrolled

S

Signature Requested

H

Concurred in Conference Report

S

Marsh motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Conference Report Concurrence Requested

H

Lee motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Roll Call 1078

H

Conference Report

H

Conference Committee Appointed

S

Marsh motion to Accede adopted Voice Vote P&PO appoints Smith, Holley and Keahey

S

Conference Committee Requested

H

Lee motion to Non Concur and Appoint Conference Committee adopted Roll Call 683 House appoints Lee, Butler and Grimsley

H

Concurrence Requested

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Waggoner motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Rules Amendment Offered

S

Reported from Rules 1 amendment

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

McCutcheon motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Download Enrolled PDF

Votes

Lee motion to Non Concur and Appoint Conference Committee

April 23, 2013 House Passed
Yes 85
Abstained 4
Absent 15

Documents

Bill Text (Enrolled) HJR225 Alabama 2013 Session - Enrolled
Bill Text (Introduced) HJR225 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced

Source: Alabama Legislature