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HJR98 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Haise, Judy Kay Sasse, death mourned
Summary

HJR98 is a ceremonial Alabama House joint resolution mourning the death of Judy Kay Sasse Haise and honoring her life.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it expresses the Legislature's sorrow, records her death in the official state record, and pays tribute to her life and work. It also offers heartfelt sympathy to her family and does not create new laws or legal obligations.

Who It Affects
  • Family and close friends of Judy Kay Sasse Haise, who receive formal sympathy and recognition from the state.
  • The Alabama community and public, as the resolution memorializes Haise in official state records and publicly acknowledges her contributions.
Key Provisions
  • Expresses profound sorrow over Judy Kay Sasse Haise's death (January 17, 2021, Mountain Brook, Alabama, age 77) and notes her high regard in the community.
  • Recognizes her journalism career and community involvement, highlighting her accomplishments and leadership roles.
  • Extends heartfelt sympathy to her husband Jim Haise and to her surviving family members.
  • States that the death is recorded with deep sadness and that the resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than creating new legal duties.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Resolutions, Condolence

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 12:04 p.m. on March 18, 2021.

H

Assigned Act No. 2021-124.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Reported from Rules

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

Jones (M) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature