Senate Republicans Successfully Move “Strengthen Alabama” Agenda
In February, Alabama State Senate Republicans began the 2017 regular session of the Alabama Legislature committed to an agenda that would strengthen Alabama’s economy, schools, and families. The “Strengthen Alabama” agenda included six specific legislative items, ranging from tax cuts to religious liberty protections. During the legislative session that ended on May 19, Senate Republicans […]
By Del Marsh By Greg Reed
Alabama Legislature Approves Judicial Reallocation Plan
Montgomery, Ala. – On Tuesday evening, the Alabama House of Representatives, by a 77-15 vote, gave final approval to a proposal by State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) to save taxpayers money by ensuring the equal distribution of district and circuit judges across Alabama. Senate Bill 90, a “Strengthen Alabama” Senate GOP agenda item, will create […]
By Arthur Orr
Senate Pushes for Wiser Allocation of Judges
Montgomery, Ala. – Today the Alabama Senate approved a proposal by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) to save taxpayers’ money by ensuring the equal distribution of district and circuit judges across Alabama. Senate Bill 90, a “Strengthen Alabama” AL Senate GOP agenda item, will create a Judicial Resources Allocation Commission, headed by the Chief Justice of […]
By Arthur Orr
Alabama Senate Reduces Medicaid Fraud, Protecting Taxpayers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Senate has wasted no time in the 2017 session approving legislation to protect taxpayers. On Tuesday, Senator Trip Pittman (R-Fairhope) passed an Alabama Senate Republican Caucus priority – Senate Bill 85, which strengthens penalties for committing Medicaid fraud. It will serve as a further deterrent to health care […]
By Trip Pittman
Senate Republicans Release “Strengthen Alabama” Legislative Agenda
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus on Monday announced its “Strengthen Alabama” legislative agenda for the 2017 regular session. Senate Republicans will provide tax cuts for Alabama’s working families, reform state government to save taxpayer dollars, protect Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights, and uphold the sanctity of human life. “I look forward to working […]
By Greg Reed By Del Marsh
Alabama Senate Republicans Successfully Pass 2016 Agenda
The 2016 regular session of the Alabama Legislature concluded on May 4. Senate Republicans were successful in passing an agenda focused on spurring economic growth, encouraging excellence in education, defending unborn life, and protecting children and families. Under this year’s theme of “Continuing Positive Progress,” Senate Republicans enacted a bold agenda for Alabama that includes […]
By Del Marsh By Greg Reed
Youth Suicide Prevention Program for Alabama Schools Passes Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, the Alabama Senate unanimously passed the Jason Flatt Act by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). Senate Bill 11, supported by the University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, establishes an annual suicide prevention-training program for Alabama’s schoolteachers and education administrators. The legislation requires that educators receive extensive training on how to […]
By Gerald Allen
Senate Republicans Continuing Positive Progress with 2016 Priorities
Alabama GOP state senators release legislative priorities for jobs, education, families Read the full details of the ASRC “Continuing Positive Progress” 2016 legislative priorities The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus held a news conference on Wednesday to announce their legislative priorities for the 2016 session that began on February 2nd. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh […]
By Del Marsh By Greg Reed By Jabo Waggoner
Senate GOP Advances Cost Savings, Job Growth, Education Reform
On June 4, 2015 the Alabama State Senate concluded the 2015 regular legislative session. Due to the leadership of Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston), the 2015 session was one of the most productive in recent memory: the Senate passed 450 bills. A total of 360 bills were passed by both the Senate and […]
By Del Marsh By Greg Reed
Legislature Moves to Make Alabama Tax Code More Transparent
Today the Alabama legislature passed a bill to protect taxpayers and enhance government transparency. It requires the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO) to produce an annual tax expenditure report detailing all tax incentives, exemptions, credits, and deductions provided during the prior tax year, which is more than $2 billion each year. The legislation was sponsored […]