AlabamaAlabama House names Mike Kirkland its playful Shroud Award recipient
The Alabama House names Representative Mike Kirkland its Shroud Award recipient for HB583, recognizing his work with a playful award for unsuccessful legislation.
What it does
The House names Representative Mike Kirkland for its playful 2026 Shroud Award for the year’s “deadest” bill, HB583. It also recognizes his hard work on the measure.
Argument forRecognizing Kirkland’s hard work could show that House colleagues value his effort even when his legislation struggles to pass.
Argument againstCalling Kirkland’s legislation the year’s deadest bill could embarrass him, even though the resolution says the award is meant in fun.
More detail
The House asks Representative Mike Kirkland to return to the House floor to receive the award. Kirkland, of Jackson County, receives the designation for HB583, the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act. The resolution says the award is meant in fun and is not intended to hurt or insult anyone.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 9Read for the first timeLatest
- Apr 9Bolton motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice VoteIntroduced
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