Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 344: Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions authorized based on achievement of performance goals and objectives
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 344 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions authorized based on achievement of performance goals and objectives. Primary sponsor: Arthur Orr (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): Currently Indefinitely Postponed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Education
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Orr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Currently Indefinitely Postponed
- Finance and Taxation Education 1st Amendment (Finance and Taxation Education)
- Finance and Taxation Education 2nd Amendment (Finance and Taxation Education)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Finance and Taxation Education)
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Finance and Taxation Education)