HJR27 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John Merrill
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Coone, Brenda, commended
Summary: A House Joint Resolution commending Brenda Coone for 25 years of distinguished service and her leadership of Alabama’s Motor Vehicle Division.
What This Bill Does
Publicly honors Brenda Coone for 25 years of service and promotion to Director of the Motor Vehicle Division. It highlights her leadership and innovations that modernized the motor vehicle licensing process and saved the state money, including digital license plates, Electronic Title Application, IFTA eFile, online driver license verification, and the Online Insurance Verification System. It expresses admiration and appreciation from the Alabama Legislature for her character and commitment. It is ceremonial and does not change laws or impose requirements.

Who It Affects
Brenda Coone, who receives formal recognition for her service and leadership.
Alabama Licensing Officials and Clerks, who are acknowledged and influenced by the leadership and modernization efforts she led.

Key Provisions
Commends Brenda Coone for 25 years of service with the Alabama Department of Revenue and as Director of the Motor Vehicle Division.
Recognizes specific modernization initiatives she led (digital license plates, Electronic Title Application, IFTA eFile, motor vehicle information requests program, online driver license verification, Online Insurance Verification System, and a smartphone motor vehicle app).
States that the Legislature expresses admiration and appreciation for her character, commitment, and service to Alabama and its licensing officials and clerks.
Notes that the resolution originated in the House and was adopted by the Senate, serving as a formal commendation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory