Representative Jim Carns (R)
Profile
Bio
Representative Jim Carns is beginning his sixth term in the House.
Representative Carns is a graduate of the University of Alabama and holds a B.S. Degree in Engineering.
He enjoys golf, walking and reading.
Representative Carns is married, has three children and six grandchildren.
| Committee | Position |
|---|---|
Commerce and Small Business | Chairperson |
Jefferson County Legislation | Chair |
Children and Senior Advocacy | Member |
Shelby County Legislation | Member |
Water Policy And Management Joint Legislative Committee | Member |
| Legislation | Title | Status | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJR1282026 Regular Session | 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, honored | Enacted | Enacted | 3/9/2026 |
HB1442026 Regular Session | Vestavia Hills; entertainment districts, city council authorized to establish | Enacted | Enacted | 2/24/2026 |
HJR1582026 Regular Session | 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, honored, William J. Bennett, commended | Enacted | Enacted | 3/13/2026 |
HJR1632026 Regular Session | Dr. Brad Russell, honored | Enacted | Enacted | 3/11/2026 |
HR2582026 Regular Session | Phillip Edward Hinkle, death mourned | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 3/17/2026 |
HB2722026 Regular Session | County voter lists; authorize alternative methods of publication under certain circumstances | Read Second Time in House of Origin | Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar | 2/5/2026 |
HB4552026 Regular Session | Contract review committee; recommendation that the Governor not sign contracts under review provided | Read Second Time in House of Origin | Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar | 2/25/2026 |
HB5612026 Regular Session | Municipalities; imposition of new or increased taxes or fees, ordinance required | Read Second Time in House of Origin | Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar | 3/17/2026 |
HJR642025 Regular Session | Harry Joseph Littleton, death mourned | Enacted | Delivered to Governor | 3/5/2025 |
HB2582025 Regular Session | Primary elections, revise date in off-presidential years | Enacted | Enacted | 5/6/2025 |
HB3082025 Regular Session | Elections, required publication of registered voters, exception provided | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 2/18/2025 |
HR3352025 Regular Session | John Hollis Howell, mourned | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 5/6/2025 |
HB3432025 Regular Session | General Retirement System for Employees of Jefferson County; removes provisions tying eligibility to participate in plan to civil service classification; provides for status of mandatory members and part-time employee members who join on or after October 1, 2025 | Enacted | Enacted | 5/22/2025 |
HR3622025 Regular Session | Hoover Country Club Women's Tennis, congratulated | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 5/14/2025 |
HR3632025 Regular Session | John Anthony Karagas, death mourned | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 5/14/2025 |
HJR1282026 Regular Session
House Joint Resolution
250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, honored
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 3/9/2026 Enacted
HB1442026 Regular Session
Jefferson County
Vestavia Hills; entertainment districts, city council authorized to establish
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 2/24/2026 Enacted
HJR1582026 Regular Session
House Joint Resolution
250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, honored, William J. Bennett, commended
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 3/13/2026 Enacted
HJR1632026 Regular Session
House Joint Resolution
Dr. Brad Russell, honored
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 3/11/2026 Enacted
HR2582026 Regular Session
House Resolution
Phillip Edward Hinkle, death mourned
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/17/2026 Joint Rule 11
HB2722026 Regular Session
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
County voter lists; authorize alternative methods of publication under certain circumstances
Status: Read Second Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/5/2026 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
HB4552026 Regular Session
Legislature
Contract review committee; recommendation that the Governor not sign contracts under review provided
Status: Read Second Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/25/2026 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
HB5612026 Regular Session
Counties & Municipalities
Municipalities; imposition of new or increased taxes or fees, ordinance required
Status: Read Second Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/17/2026 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
HJR642025 Regular Session
House Joint Resolution
Harry Joseph Littleton, death mourned
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 3/5/2025 Delivered to Governor
HB2582025 Regular Session
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Primary elections, revise date in off-presidential years
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 5/6/2025 Enacted
HB3082025 Regular Session
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Elections, required publication of registered voters, exception provided
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/18/2025 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
HR3352025 Regular Session
House Resolution
John Hollis Howell, mourned
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 5/6/2025 Joint Rule 11
HB3432025 Regular Session
Jefferson County
General Retirement System for Employees of Jefferson County; removes provisions tying eligibility to participate in plan to civil service classification; provides for status of mandatory members and part-time employee members who join on or after October 1, 2025
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 5/22/2025 Enacted
HR3622025 Regular Session
House Resolution
Hoover Country Club Women's Tennis, congratulated
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 5/14/2025 Joint Rule 11
HR3632025 Regular Session
House Resolution
John Anthony Karagas, death mourned
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 5/14/2025 Joint Rule 11