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SJR 84

SJR 84 - Beginning January 1, 2028, this constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that no county or other political subdivision shall be authorized to levy or collect a tax on any personal property. This amendment is substantially similar to SJR 44 (2020). JOSH NORBERG

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Schroer

Ceremonial resolution commends SkillsUSA medalists and competitors from the Kevin Dukes Career & Innovation Academy and feeder high schools, boosting public recognition of CTE.

Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission Committee
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Bill Summary · SJR 84

Summary — SJR 84: Commending SkillsUSA State Competition Medalists and Competitors

Status: Enacted
Bill type: Joint Senate Resolution (ceremonial)
Primary sponsor: Senator Livingston
Introduced: April 14, 2025 — Enacted: May 14, 2025 — Filed with Secretary of State: May 27, 2025

Purpose / Intent

SJR 84 is an honorific resolution that publicly recognizes and commends students from the Kevin Dukes Career & Innovation Academy (KDCIA) and associated high schools for winning medals and participating in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC). The resolution highlights the students’ achievements, the value of career and technical education (CTE), and the leadership role of SkillsUSA participants in Alabama.

Key provisions / content

  • Formally commends SkillsUSA National Championship medalists and competitors associated with the Kevin Dukes Career & Innovation Academy and its feeder high schools.
  • Describes the NLSC as the nation’s largest gathering of future skilled workers (noting the SkillsUSA Championships feature over 6,000 state champions competing in 115 competitions).
  • Lists numerous named students and their schools and competition results (Gold, Silver, Bronze) across events such as Opening & Closing Ceremony, Automated Manufacturing, Career Pathway Showcase, CNC milling/programming, Cosmetology, Barbering, Additive Manufacturing, Basic Health Care Skills, Medical Math, Industrial Motor Controls, HVAC, Prepared Speech, Team Works, Esthetics, and Action Skills.
  • Gives special recognition to Olivia Parker (Woodville High School) for serving as Alabama State SkillsUSA Treasurer (2024–2025).
  • Concludes with a formal resolution “to honor and commend” eight students from Kevin Dukes Career & Innovation Academy specifically: Wyatt Cook, Haisa Haislip, Landon Murphy, Daniel Olinger, Madison Short, Brilyn Davidson, Josiah Kelsey, and Lily McBryar.

Who is affected

  • Directly: the named students and their respective high schools (examples: Skyline High School, North Sand Mountain, North Jackson, Pisgah, Scottsboro, Section, Woodville).
  • Indirectly: Kevin Dukes Career & Innovation Academy, SkillsUSA-Alabama, students and educators in CTE programs — the resolution raises public recognition and support for those programs.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or programmatic changes are made — this is a ceremonial recognition only.

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced in the Senate: April 14, 2025.
  • Passed the Senate: May 1, 2025.
  • Passed the House: May 24, 2025 (adopted).
  • Enrolled and delivered/processed: Enrolled May 6, 2025; filed with Secretary of State May 27, 2025.
  • Final status: Enacted (ceremonial resolution).

Effect / significance

SJR 84 creates a legislative record celebrating student achievement in CTE and SkillsUSA competitions. It has no binding legal or financial effect but can increase public visibility for CTE programs, honor student accomplishment, and support workforce development messaging in the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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