Representative Kenneth Paschal (R)
Profile
Bio
Representative Kenneth Paschal was Elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in the July 13, 2021 Special Election.
Born in Tuskegee to Lumas and Betty Paschal Jr., Kenneth and his four siblings grew up in the small town of Eclectic, AL, where he graduated as “Mr. E.C.H.S.” in 1985 from Elmore County High School (E.C.H.S.). He went on to study Criminal Justice at Pierce College where he received the National Collegiate Minority Award, and then studied at the University of Alabama to earn credits toward his Bachelor of Science degree.
Kenneth served 21 years in the United States Army, earning the rank of First Sergeant. During this time, he received eleven awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He retired in 2006 to Shelby County and has been active in his community ever since. He is the proud father of Abigail, whose name literally means “a father’s joy.”
Kenneth’s Membership/Activities:
- Charter Member, Post Commander (2019-2020), and First Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 555 of Pelham.
- Appointed by the National American Legion Commander to serve on the National Executive Americanism Council for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.
- 2016 American Legionnaire of the Year, Post 555.
- Lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
- Receiver of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals Award.
- Obtained security clearance from the FBI for InfraGard’s (critical infrastructures protection sharing program) in 2008.
- Appointed Alternate by the Alabama Supreme Court to serve on the Alabama Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement.
- Served in various leadership roles since 2009 with the Alabama Family Rights Association.
- Founded Bridging the Gap – Walk in Our Shoes Survey, and Child Abuse Awareness--Bubbles of Love.
- Charter Member of the Exchange Club of Shelby County and served on their Board of Directors.
- Served on the Board of Directors for Kids First Awareness Community Center.
- Influential in the development of the new Alabama Child Custody Bill.
- Earned a Certificate of Training from the Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Center of Birmingham, Alabama in 2015.
- Government liaison, speaker, educator, and community advisor on the importance of parent-child relationships.
- Organizer of Family Day/Week in the City of Pelham in 2016, which evolved into Alabama’s annual event, earning proclamations from two Governors and 80 mayors.
- Organizer of Continuing Legal Education training classes for five consecutive years.
- Member of the Shelby County Legislation.
- Member of the Shelby County Republican Party Executive Committee.
- Member of the Shelby County Chamber.
- Served on the Chamber’s Governmental Affair Group for the Shelby County Chamber.
- Member of the Shelby County Children’s Policy Council and Pelham Impact Team.
- Served as PTO board member at Meadow View Elementary and participated in their Junior achievement Program.
- Active member of the First Baptist Church of Pelham, serving in the preschool worship care ministry.
| Committee | Position |
|---|---|
Military and Veterans Affairs | Vice Chairperson |
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections | Member |
Education Policy | Member |
Shelby County Legislation | Member |
| Legislation | Title | Status | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HB772026 Regular Session | Taxation and Revenue; disabled veterans' homestead taxes inclusion in debt-to-income ratio under certain circumstances prohibited | Enacted | Enacted | 3/17/2026 |
HJR992026 Regular Session | 43rd Alabama State Games Opening Ceremony, recognized | Enacted | Enacted | 2/25/2026 |
HB1382026 Regular Session | Retired state employees; certain supplemental work authorized | Enacted | Enacted | 3/26/2026 |
HB1472026 Regular Session | Child custody; rebuttable presumption of joint custody provided, definitions relating to joint custody further provided for, joint custody model parenting plan required in certain divorce cases, penalties for certain unsupported motions provided | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 1/13/2026 |
HB1482026 Regular Session | Fundamental rights of parents; provided for, constitutional amendment | Read Second Time in House of Origin | Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar | 3/19/2026 |
HB186 (c. SB68)2026 Regular Session | Retirement Systems of Alabama, full retirement benefits for first responders permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty provided without regard to Tier or number of years of creditable service | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 1/13/2026 |
HJR2932026 Regular Session | 250th Anniversary of the United States, celebrated | Enacted | Enacted | 4/15/2026 |
HR2942026 Regular Session | 250th Anniversary of the United States, celebrated | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 3/31/2026 |
HB4642026 Regular Session | Child abuse and neglect reports; definitions of abuse and neglect revised, rights of accused further provided for, unsubstantiated reports excluded from central registry, investigative hearing required in certain circumstances, use of reports limited | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 2/17/2026 |
HB6502026 Regular Session | Legislature; Permanent Joint Legislative Advisory Commission on Alabama Boys and Men created, membership and duties provided, and sunset date provided | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 3/31/2026 |
HJR1862025 Regular Session | Two Lights for Tomorrow Day, April 18, 2025, proclaimed | Enacted | Enacted | 4/16/2025 |
HB2292025 Regular Session | Child custody, rebuttable presumption of joint custody, provided; definition of joint physical custody, further provided for; joint custody model parenting plan, required in certain divorce cases; motion for temporary relief as alternative to joint custody plan, provided in certain circumstances; penalties for certain unsupported motions, provided | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 2/6/2025 |
HR3362025 Regular Session | Recognizing the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps and encouraging commemorative activities throughout the state | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 5/6/2025 |
HJR3372025 Regular Session | Recognizing the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps and encouraging commemorative activities throughout the state | Reported Out of Committee in Second House | Reported Out of Committee Second House | 5/14/2025 |
HB3402025 Regular Session | Department of Human Resources (DHR); child abuse and neglect; uniform procedure to notify parents or legal guardians of DHR investigation into abuse of own child, created; right to review certain records, provided; DHR authorized to adopt rules | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 2/25/2025 |
HB772026 Regular Session
Taxation & Revenue
Taxation and Revenue; disabled veterans' homestead taxes inclusion in debt-to-income ratio under certain circumstances prohibited
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 3/17/2026 Enacted
HJR992026 Regular Session
House Joint Resolution
43rd Alabama State Games Opening Ceremony, recognized
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 2/25/2026 Enacted
HB1382026 Regular Session
Retirement
Retired state employees; certain supplemental work authorized
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 3/26/2026 Enacted
HB1472026 Regular Session
Family Law
Child custody; rebuttable presumption of joint custody provided, definitions relating to joint custody further provided for, joint custody model parenting plan required in certain divorce cases, penalties for certain unsupported motions provided
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 1/13/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
HB1482026 Regular Session
Constitutional Amendments Statewide
Fundamental rights of parents; provided for, constitutional amendment
Status: Read Second Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/19/2026 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
HB1862026 Regular Session
Retirement
Retirement Systems of Alabama, full retirement benefits for first responders permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty provided without regard to Tier or number of years of creditable service
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 1/13/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Companion: SB68 - Weaver
HJR2932026 Regular Session
House Joint Resolution
250th Anniversary of the United States, celebrated
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 4/15/2026 Enacted
HR2942026 Regular Session
House Resolution
250th Anniversary of the United States, celebrated
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/31/2026 Joint Rule 11
HB4642026 Regular Session
Family Law
Child abuse and neglect reports; definitions of abuse and neglect revised, rights of accused further provided for, unsubstantiated reports excluded from central registry, investigative hearing required in certain circumstances, use of reports limited
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/17/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
HB6502026 Regular Session
Legislature
Legislature; Permanent Joint Legislative Advisory Commission on Alabama Boys and Men created, membership and duties provided, and sunset date provided
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/31/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
HJR1862025 Regular Session
House Joint Resolution
Two Lights for Tomorrow Day, April 18, 2025, proclaimed
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 4/16/2025 Enacted
HB2292025 Regular Session
Family Law
Child custody, rebuttable presumption of joint custody, provided; definition of joint physical custody, further provided for; joint custody model parenting plan, required in certain divorce cases; motion for temporary relief as alternative to joint custody plan, provided in certain circumstances; penalties for certain unsupported motions, provided
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/6/2025 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
HR3362025 Regular Session
House Resolution
Recognizing the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps and encouraging commemorative activities throughout the state
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 5/6/2025 Joint Rule 11
HJR3372025 Regular Session
House Joint Resolution
Recognizing the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps and encouraging commemorative activities throughout the state
Status: Reported Out of Committee in Second House
Last Action: 5/14/2025 Reported Out of Committee Second House
HB3402025 Regular Session
Family Law
Department of Human Resources (DHR); child abuse and neglect; uniform procedure to notify parents or legal guardians of DHR investigation into abuse of own child, created; right to review certain records, provided; DHR authorized to adopt rules
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/25/2025 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin