House Joint Resolution 37 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jerry StarnesRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Hannibal McNeill Gipson, Jr., death mourned

Summary

HJR37 is a concurrent resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Hannibal 'Mac' Gipson Jr., recognizing his public service and expressing sympathy to his family.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally records Gipson's death and honors his life, noting his roles as a businessman, four-term Alabama House member, administrator of the ABC Board, and community leader. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family. It is ceremonial and does not change laws or budgets.

Who It Affects

• Gipson family and close caregivers, who receive formal memorial recognition and condolences.
• Alabama communities and institutions Gipson served (business, government, and nonprofit groups), which receive public acknowledgment of his contributions and leadership.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Hannibal McNeill Gipson Jr. and honors his life and service.
• Acknowledges Gipson's public roles (business owner, four-term state representative for Autauga and Elmore Counties, and Administrator of the Alabama ABC Board) and his leadership in education budgeting and tourism matters.
• Provides heartfelt sympathy to his wife, family, and caregivers.
• Concurrence by both Houses of the Alabama Legislature and entry of the resolution into the official records as a memorial.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 28, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions