Public Notices | Week of Oct. 12, 2026

Oct 13

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 11, 1997 executed by Sallie Martin (a single woman) and Tommy Martin (a single man), in favor of Jim Walter Homes, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded January 12, 1998, in Doc. #1998 107, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama; having later been assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of NRZ Inventory Trust by instrument recorded in Book 2022, Doc. 6, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of NRZ Inventory Trust, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Chambers County, Alabama on 11/19/2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:

A parcel of land located in the Northwest Quarter and in the Northeast Quarter of
Section 18, Township 22 North, Range 27 East, Chambers County, Alabama, containing 1.28 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 18; thence run S 00 degrees 29’11” E along the monumented East line of said Northwest Quarter for 465.00’ to a 1/2” rebar; thence run S 00 degrees 29’11” E along said monumented line for 219.74’ to a 1/2” rebar; thence run S 00 degrees 23’55” E along said monumented line for 123.51’ to a 1” crimped pipe; thence run S 00 degrees 26’37” E along said monumented line for 305.39’ to a 3/4” crimped pipe; thence run S 00 degrees 42’06” W along said monumented line for 639.79’ to a point on the curving South right-of-way of Chambers County Road No. 267, and the point of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence run on a chord bearing of S 64 degrees 31’19” W along said right-of-way and curve for a chord distance of 246.41’ to a 1/2” rebar, said curve having a central angle of 03 degrees 11’38” and a radius of 4,421.08’; thence run on a chord bearing of S 69 degrees 18’30” W along said right-of-way and curve for a chord distance of 290.06’ to a 1/2” rod set at the point of intersection with the North right-of-way of Chambers County Road No. 90, said curve having a central angle of 03 degrees 45’35” and a radius of 4,421.08’, a; thence run S 88 degrees 08’52” E along said North right-of-way for 296.92’ to a 1/2” rebar; thence run S 87 degrees 52’22” E along said right-of-way for 219.73’ to a 1/2” rebar; thence leaving said right-of-way, run N 00 degrees 42’06” E for 239.38’ to a 1/2” rebar on the curving South right-of-way of Chambers County Rd. No. 267, said curve having a central angle of 00 degrees 22’17” and a radius of 4,421.08’; thence run on a chord bearing of S 62 degrees 44’22” W along said right-of-way and curve for a chord distance of 28.66’ to the point of beginning.

Said parcel being subject to any legal easements or rights-of-way over or across said parcel, and being depicted on survey by C.D. Roberts Associates, Inc. dated December 22, 2020 and bearing Job No. 04338

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 1032 County Road 267, LaFayette, AL 36862. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of NRZ Inventory Trust

Paul K. Lavelle, Esq.

Attorney for Mortgagee

Spina, & Lavelle, P.C.

One Perimeter Park South-Suite 400N, Birmingham, Alabama 35243

(205) 298-1800

30-FC-26-01399

Legal run 10/7/26, 10/14/26 & 10/21/26

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

ESTATE OF: Hugh Walter Smith, Deceased.

PROBATE COURT CASE NO: 2026-00134

Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27TH day of AUGUST, 2026, by the Hon. Paul Story, Judge of the Probate Court of Chambers County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

TANYA CEROVSKY

Personal Representative of the Estate of Hugh Walter Smith

ERICA H. PATTERSON

Attorney for Personal Representative Erica H. Patterson Law Firm, LLC 134 N. Broadnax Street

Dadeville, AL 36853

256.825.4631

256.825.8825 facsimile

LEGAL RUN 10/07/26, 10/14/26 & 10/21/26

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ZANTAVIOUS PATTON, Deceased.

PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO. 2026-00139

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Zantavious Patton, deceased, having been granted to Tawanda Patten on the 28th day of September, 2026, by the Honorable Paul Story, Judge of Probate, Chambers County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Done this 28th day of September, 2026.

Paul Story, Probate Judge of Chambers County, Alabama

Legal run 10/7/26, 10/14/26 & 10/21/26

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STORY, SYDELLE, Deceased

CASE NO. 2026-00117

TAKE NOTICE THAT Letters Testamentary having been granted to Denise S. Philpott and Anthony B. Jackson of the Estate of Sydelle Story, deceased, on the 28th day of September, 2026 by the Honorable Paul Story, Probate Judge.

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Estate of Sydelle Story

By: Andrew L. Maddox

Attorney for the Estate

3120 Frederick Road Suite L

Opelika, AL 36801

Legal run 10/7/26, 10/14/26 & 10/21/26

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Sharquena Foster, single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Equity Prime Mortgage, its successors and assigns, on October 10, 2025, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 2025 Page 4662; the undersigned AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama, on November 19, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 29, in the Block Number 6, of the Riverdale Mill Village, as shown on plat prepared by Clarence J. White, Jr., Engineer, and recorded in Map Book 3, Page 29, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. The property being conveyed is further described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being in Section 28, Township 21 North, Range 29 East, Chambers County, Alabama, containing 2.026 acres and being Lot 29, Block 6 as shown on a Plat of Survey entitled “Survey for Tracy Michael McCoy” prepared by James W. Stothard, Registered Surveyor, dated September 25, 1997 and recorded in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 97, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Chambers County, Alabama, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof for the purpose for a more complete and accurate description.. Property street address for informational purposes: 24 Lower St , Valley, AL 36854. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds in the amount of the winning bid made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The sale will be conducted subject to: (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) final confirmation with the Mortgagee/Transferee, and if applicable, (3) collection of purchaser information needed to comply with the reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031) and reimbursement of any fees and expenses incurred as a result of the collection of such information. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Tiffany & Bosco, P.A shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 26-16407-SC-AL 10/07/2026, 10/14/2026, 10/21/2026

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert Brown, a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Renasant Bank, its successors and assigns, on September 24, 2018, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, in Book 2018 Page 4100; the undersigned Renasant Bank, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama, on November 19, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit: All that lot or tract of land lying and being in Chambers County, Alabama, and being known and designated as Lot Number 15, in Block Number 42, as shown by plat prepared by Clarence J. White, Jr., recorded in Map Book 3, Pages 10-17, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, also described as Lot 15, Block 42, Lanett Mill Division of the West Point Manufacturing Company, according to Map Book 3, Pages 10-16, in File Cabinet A, Slides 67-74, the Certifications of which are as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 10, of the Chambers County, Alabama Probate Records, said Deed of Conveyance being recorded in Volume 162, Page 147, Probate Records of Chambers County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 312 S 6th Ave , Lanett, AL 36863. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds in the amount of the winning bid made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The sale will be conducted subject to: (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) final confirmation with the Mortgagee/Transferee, and if applicable, (3) collection of purchaser information needed to comply with the reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031) and reimbursement of any fees and expenses incurred as a result of the collection of such information. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Tiffany & Bosco, P.A shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Renasant Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-05231-CE-AL 10/14/2026, 10/21/2026, 10/28/2026

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF TERRY GAINES SIMPSON, Deceased

CASE NO. 2026-00140

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

Letters Testamentary on the estate of Terry Gaines Simpson, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of September, 2026, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

s/Teresa C. Simpson

Teresa C. Simpson, Executrix

Clay Tinney

Attorney for Executrix

739 Main Street

P. O. Box 1430

Roanoke, AL 36274

(334) 863-8945

LEGAL RUN 09/30/26, 10/7/26 & 10/14/26

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CHAMBERS COUNTY

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Thomas Rodney Sims Jr and wife, Tracy E. Sims, originally in favor of Option One Mortgage Corporation on March 24, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, Instrument Number 2006-1552, as modified at Instrument Number 2025-3331; the undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Chambers County, Alabama, on November 5, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:

EXHIBIT A

proceed in a Southerly direction parallel with the Half Section Line running from North to South for a distance of 808.33 feet to a point for a corner; thence proceed in a

Westerly direction parallel with the North Section Line for a distance of 808.33 feet to a point for a corner on the Westerly margin of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 33; thence proceed in a Northerly direction

along Westerly margin of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 33 for a distance of 808.33 feet to the point of beginning. Said property containing 15.0 acres, more or less, and is located in the Northwest Corner of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 23 North, Range 26 East, and being a part of that certain property conveyed by that certain property conveyed

by that certain deed recorded in Deed Volume 337, Page 299,

in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 1130 County Road 106 Lafayette, AL 36862

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender cash or certified funds made payable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at the time and place of the sale. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Aldridge Pite, LLP shall not be liable to the purchaser for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, Mortgagee/Transferee ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Six Piedmont Center 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30305. Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee.

Newspaper: Lafayette Sun

Publication Dates: 9/30/2026, 10/7/2026, 10/14/2026

THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A 6DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CHAMBERS COUNTY

EXHIBIT A

Beginning at the Northwest Corner of East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 23 North, Range 26 East, thence proceed along the North Section Line for a distance of 808.33 feet to a point for a corner, thence proceed in a Southerly direction parallel with the Half Section Line running from North to South for a distance of 808.33 feet to a point for a corner; thence proceed in a Westerly direction parallel with the North Section Line for a distance of 808.33 feet to a point for a corner on the Westerly margin of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 33; thence proceed in a Northerly direction along Westerly margin of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 33 for a distance of 808.33 feet to the point of beginning. Said property containing 15.0 acres, more or less, and is located in the Northwest Corner of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 23 North, Range 26 East, and being a part of that certain property conveyed by that certain property conveyed

by that certain deed recorded in Deed Volume 337, Page 299,

in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County,

Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 1130 County Road 106 Lafayette, AL 36862

Newspaper: Lafayette Sun

Publication Dates: 9/30/2026, 10/7/2026, 10/14/202

THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A 6DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids will be received by the City of LaFayette, 50 Alabama Avenue West, LaFayette, Alabama 36862 until 10:00 A. M.. local time, for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and doing the work of constructing, according to Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of the Owner, the improvements hereinafter described. No bids will be received after the time set forth herein above; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read at that time.

The work of constructing City of LaFayette Bowling Lift Station be let under one Contract, the principal items of work are detailed herein below.

1. Replace two (2) submersible pumps

2. Replace control panel and floats

Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are open to public inspection at the office of Owner, the

City of LaFayette, 50 Alabama Avenue West, LaFayette Alabama 36862

The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this project and that the contract time of 120 consecutive calendar days and noted restrictions shall be strictly observed. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES WILL BE ASSESSED IF THE CONTRACT TIME IS EXCEEDED. The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the provisions of the contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the contract completion date to avoid the imposition of liquidated damages. LEGAL RUN 10/7/26, 10/14/26 & 10/21/26

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STATE OF ALABAMA
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2026 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2026-341 (SB271), Act No. 2026-378 (HB380), Act No. 2026-379 (HB511), and Act No. 2026-424 (SB5), proposing amendments to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022;
WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an election by the qualified electors of the state upon such proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendments, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, which shall be published once a week for at least four successive weeks immediately preceding the day appointed for the election
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, an election will be held in the State of Alabama in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendments to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama:
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-34
PART I.
Section 127 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, is amended to read as follows
“Section 127
(a) In case of the governor’s removal from office, death or resignationIf a vacancy occurs in the office of the governor, the lieutenant governor shall become governor.
(b) If both a vacancy occurs in the office of the governor and the office of the lieutenant governor be removed from office, die or resign more than sixty60 days prior to the next general election, at which any state officers are to be elected, a governor and lieutenant governor shall be elected at such election for the unexpired term., and in the event of a vacancy in the office, caused by the removal from office, death or resignation of the governor and lieutenant governor, pendingDuring such vacancy and until their successors shall be elected and qualified, the office of governor shall be held and administered by either the president pro tem.tempore of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, or state treasurer in the order herein named.
(c) In case of the impeachment of the governor, his or her absence from the state for more than twenty days, unsoundness of mind, or other disabilityor incapacity to serve, the power and authority of the office shall, until the governor is acquitted, returns to the state, or is restored to his mind, or relieved from other disabilityno longer incapacitated, shall devolve in the order herein named,described in subsection (b) upon the lieutenant governor, president pro tem.tempore of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, and state treasurer. If any of these officers be are under any of the disabilities herein specified, the office of the governor shall be administered in the order named by such of these officers as may be are free from such disability.
(d) If the governor shall be is absent from the state over twenty days, the secretary of state shall notify the lieutenant governor, who shall enter upon the duties of governor; if both the governor and lieutenant governor shall be are absent from the state over twenty days, the secretary of state shall notify the president pro tem.tempore of the senate, who shall enter upon the duties of governor, and so on, in case of such absence, he or she shall notify each of the other officers named in their the order of succession herein provided, who shall discharge the duties of the office until the governor or other officer entitled to administer the office in succession to the governor returns.
(e) If the governor-elect fail or refuse from any cause to qualify, the lieutenant governor-elect shall qualify and exercise the duties of governor until the governor-elect qualifies.; and in the event both If both the governor-elect and the lieutenant governor-elect from any cause for any reason fail to qualify, the president pro tem. tempore of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, and state treasurer, shall, in like manner, in the order named, administer the office until the governor-elect or lieutenant governor-elect qualifies.
(f) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the lieutenant governor more than 60 days before the next general election at which any state officers are to be elected, a lieutenant governor shall be elected at such general election for the unexpired term.”
PART II.
The following provision is added to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to read as follows:
Notwithstanding any other provision of the constitution:
(1) The Lieutenant Governor and officers of both houses of the Legislature shall be paid an amount set by joint resolution; and
(2) Any expenditure of funds appropriated for use by members of the Legislature for travel shall be approved by an officer of the Legislature elected from the full membership of the respective chamber.
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 26-378
(a) Whenever two or more contiguous county boards of education deem it advisable to consolidate the administration of their respective county school systems under one remaining controlling multi-county board of education, each county board of education shall adopt and record within the minutes of each board an agreement providing for the consolidation. A formal resolution adopted by all members of the agreeing boards shall detail and provide for the payment of their respective indebtedness, specify how the consolidation will take place, identify how the remaining controlling multi-county board of education will operate, provide for the roles and duties of the resulting multi-county board members, and designate the time frame during which the consolidation will be implemented. Subject to subsection (c), the consolidation shall be finalized as designated in the formal resolution.
(b) Before a consolidation may occur, the State Board of Education shall conduct an impact study on the potential effects of the proposed consolidation, including, but not limited to, the impact on students, families, educational quality, educational programs, staff, facilities, transportation and operations, finances and taxes, community identity, and governance. At least 30 calendar days before adopting the formal resolution finalizing the consolidation, the State Board of Education shall post a copy of the impact study on the public website of the State Department of Education
(c)(1) If, within 30 days after the adoption of the formal resolution, 25 percent of the qualified electors residing within the boundaries of any of the school systems proposing consolidation submit a protest, in writing, to any of the affected county boards of education, the consolidation may not occur unless the consolidation is approved by a majority of the qualified electors residing in each county or counties wherein all affected county school systems are located who vote in a referendum election as provided in this subsection
(2) The consolidation shall become operative only if approved by a majority of the qualified electors who reside within the combined territory of the affected county school systems who vote in a referendum election to be held on the date of the next regularly scheduled general election. The order setting the election shall be entered by the judge of probate of each affected county within one month after the expiration of the 30-day time period provided in subdivision (1). Notice of the election shall be given by the judge of probate of each county, and the election shall be held, conducted, and the results canvassed in the manner as other county elections. The ballots shall have printed at the top a statement of the purpose of the referendum election and directly underneath, in plain type and on different lines, the words, “For Consolidation,” and “Against Consolidation.” If a majority of the qualified electors voting in the combined territory of the affected county school systems vote to approve the consolidation, the consolidation shall be finalized as designated in the formal resolution.
(d) The consolidation shall not operate to relieve any board of education, or other governing body, of liability for obligations previously incurred, or to impair rights existing before the consolidation. The agreement and formal resolution shall be binding on the combining county boards of education. If a consolidation occurs, the remaining controlling multi-county board of education shall have the right to compel the execution of contractual obligations made to any of the boards before the consolidation.
(e) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules as necessary to provide for the implementation of this section.
(f) The Legislature, by general or local law, may enact legislation to implement approved board consolidations pursuant to this section.AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-379
(a) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction, at the beginning of each school day, to conduct The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and give all students the opportunity to voluntarily recite The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.
(b) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction to allow a prayer to be conducted, provided that:
(1) The prayer must be initiated by and led by a student; and
(2) No student may be required to participate in a prayer.
(c) Any policy adopted by a local board of education pursuant to this section shall ensure that students have the right to opt out of participation in the Pledge of Allegiance or the prayer based on their own beliefs.
(d) Violations of this section may be reported to the local superintendent of education. The local superintendent of education shall review the violation.
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-42
(a) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction to broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner during school hours, at least once per week.
(b)(1) A local board of education shall select for broadcast, pursuant to subsection (a), any recording of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner that is archived within the Library of Congress and available on the Library of Congress website.
(2) A local board of education, alternatively, may adopt a policy allowing, during school hours, for the performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner from original sheet music, archived within the Library of Congress and available on its website, by a school-sanctioned band program, choral program, vocal group, or vocalist.
FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in every county as required by law.

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