AlabamaAlabama lawmakers commend bus driver for helping sick child
Alabama lawmakers commend bus driver Tommy Jacques for helping an unresponsive student and protecting the other children on his bus.
What it does
Alabama lawmakers commend Madison City Schools bus driver Tommy Jacques for helping an unresponsive child and keeping other students safe.
Argument forPublic recognition could honor Jacques's quick response and encourage respect for the care school bus drivers provide to students.
Argument againstThe resolution recognizes Jacques but does not require changes to bus safety practices, so other drivers and students may see no direct change.
More detail
The Alabama Legislature commends Tommy Jacques for his response to a sick child on his school bus. The commendation recognizes Jacques, a Madison City Schools bus driver, for helping an unresponsive student and protecting the other riders. The resolution recognizes actions Jacques took on November 18, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 21EnactedBecame Law
- Mar 11Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Mar 11Reported from Rules (Rules)Minor
- Mar 11Ready to Enroll
- Mar 11EnrolledTo Governor
- Mar 11Delivered to GovernorMinor
- Mar 5Read for the first time
- Mar 5Butler motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice VoteMajor
- Mar 5Received in the House and referred to the House committee on RulesMinor
- Mar 5Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)Introduced
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