HR143 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Martin
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Shroud Award, recipient named
Summary: A House resolution designates House Bill 56 regulating Fantasy Contests as the recipient of the 2016 Shroud Award.
What This Bill Does
It officially names a bill as the 'deadest' piece of legislation from the 2016 session and completes a ceremonial tradition. It does not change law or create new policy. It also asks Representative Connie Rowe to come forward to accept the symbolic shroud on behalf of HB56.

Who It Affects
Alabama House of Representatives and its members, who pass and interpret this ceremonial resolution as part of a tradition
House Bill 56 (regulating Fantasy Contests) and Representative Connie Rowe, who are named as the award recipient and asked to present/receive the symbolic shroud

Key Provisions
Designates House Bill 56, regulating Fantasy Contests, as the recipient of the 2016 Shroud Award
Notes the Shroud Award is an annual, lighthearted designation highlighting 'dead' legislation
Requests Representative Connie Rowe to come forth to accept the symbolic shroud

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, Miscellaneous