HR534 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Duwayne Bridges

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mack N. ButlerDickie DrakeChris EnglandChad FincherAlvin HolmesSteve HurstRon JohnsonMary Sue McClurkinHarry ShiverPatricia ToddApril WeaverElaine BeechDonnie ChesteenDavid ColstonAllen FarleyLynn GreerDexter GrimsleyMicky HammonAlan HarperMike HolmesAnthony “Alann” JohnsonJohn F. Knight JrSteve McMillanJoseph C. MitchellJohnny Mack MorrowKerry RichHoward SanderfordPebblin W. WarrenPhil WilliamsPaul DeMarcoJoe FaustCraig FordWayne JohnsonArtis McCampbellJim McClendonMike MillicanBill PooleDavid SessionsMargie WilcoxJack WilliamsRandy WoodNapoleon BracyJames E. BuskeyMerika ColemanVictor GastonRalph HowardMike HubbardBecky NordgrenLesley VanceDan WilliamsDaniel H. BomanBarbara Bigsby BoydK.L. BrownTerri CollinsRandy DavisLaura HallMike HillKen JohnsonPaul W. LeeRichard LindseyBarry MooreJim PattersonDimitri PolizosRod ScottRandall SheddDavid StandridgeMark TuggleMike BallGeorge “Tootie” BandyGreg BurdineMac ButtramJim CarnsAdline ClarkeSteve ClouseJuandalynn GivanMary MooreArthur PayneJohn RobinsonJohn W. RogersPaul BeckmanMarcel BlackTodd GreesonThad McClammyWilliam RobertsOliver RobinsonKurt WallaceAlan BakerRichard BaughnAlan BootheBerry ForteEd HenryJoe HubbardJamie IsonThomas JacksonMike JonesWes LongLawrence McAdoryMac McCutcheonDarrio MeltonJohn MerrillCharles O. NewtonAllen Treadaway

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Laird, Representative Richard, commended

Summary

HR534 is a ceremonial House resolution that commends Representative Richard Laird for his long public service and retirement from the Alabama Legislature.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally recognizes Richard Laird for his decades of public service, notes the district he represented and his background, and acknowledges his decision not to seek reelection in 2014. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to him and offers best wishes for his future endeavors. It does not create or change laws or government programs.

Who It Affects

• Representative Richard Laird — receives an official formal commendation and acknowledgment of his retirement after more than 36 years of service.
• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives and the legislative staff — responsible for presenting the resolution and publicly recognizing Laird's contributions.

Key Provisions

• Commends Representative Richard Laird for 36 years (over three and a half decades) of meritorious public service to Alabama.
• Recognition includes details about his district (House District 37: Clay, Randolph, and part of Chambers Counties) and his background (University of Alabama graduate, business owner).
• Acknowledges his retirement decision not to seek reelection in 2014.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to him in admiration and appreciation, with best wishes for future success, happiness, and good health.
• Notes his service to the state through involvement in various committees (Rules, Health, Ways and Means, General Fund, Transportation Utilities and Infrastructure, County and Municipal Government) and his role with the Legislative Building Authority.

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