This amendment officially designates the current Miss Alabama as an unpaid 'Official State Ambassador' who can represent the state at events if invited by government agencies.
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HB407
HB407: Miss Alabama as Official State Ambassador
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 9:06 AM
In one sentence
This law designates the current titleholder of Miss Alabama as an honorary 'Official State Ambassador' to promote goodwill and civic engagement during her term.
What it does
- Designates the individual holding the Miss Alabama title as an 'Official State Ambassador' for the duration of their annual term.
- Lists duties such as representing Alabama at ceremonial, educational, tourism-related, or economic development events.
- Includes promoting communities, culture, history, workforce issues, military families, and public-service initiatives.
- Encourages volunteerism, civic engagement, and charitable service throughout the state.
- Allows serving as a goodwill representative at national or international events when appropriate.
- Authorizes state agencies to coordinate with the ambassador for appearances and outreach if it fits their mission.
- States that participation in these activities is voluntary.
- Clarifies that the role does not include any salary, stipend, benefits, or expense reimbursement.
- Confirms the ambassador has no power to make policies, regulations, or official decisions.
Who it affects
- The individual currently holding the Miss Alabama title.
- State agencies in Alabama, including departments and the Office of the Governor.
Limits and unknowns
- State agencies are not required to request or use the services of the Official State Ambassador.
- The law provides no money, benefits, or expense reimbursement for this role.
- The ambassador cannot make policy decisions or enforce regulations.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Official State Ambassador
- An honorary representative designated to promote goodwill and civic engagement as a public representation of the state during their term as Miss Alabama.
- Miss Alabama Organization
- The group that selects and recognizes the individual holding the title of Miss Alabama for an annual term.
Official record
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Official summary
This act: (1) designates the titleholder of Miss Alabama as an official state ambassador during her term; (2) provides the duties of Miss Alabama as an official state ambassador; and (3) authorizes state agencies to coordinate with Miss Alabama as an official state ambassador for outreach and promotion activities.
Official activity
Bill history
- EnactedHouse
- Delivered to GovernorHouse
- Signature RequestedSenate
- EnrolledHouse
- Ready to EnrollHouse
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1269 (Yeas 29, Nays 0)Senate
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the CalendarSenate
- Reported Out of Committee Second HouseSenate
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 770 (Yeas 105, Nays 0)House
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 769 (Yeas 102, Nays 0)House
- Third Reading in House of Origin (Yeas 102, Nays 0)House
- Pending Committee Action in Second HouseSenate
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on State Governmental AffairsSenate
- EngrossedHouse
- State Government Engrossed Substitute OfferedHouse
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the CalendarHouse
- Reported Out of Committee House of OriginHouse
- Pending Committee Action in House of OriginHouse
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State GovernmentHouse
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