Senate Passes Two Pieces of Priority Economic Development Legislation
These bills, which were a top priority of the Alabama Innovation Commission, will put our state on the path towards a brighter future MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senators Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham) released the following statements after two pieces of priority economic development legislation passed the Senate today. HB 540, sponsored by Senator Greg […]
By Greg Reed
Senate Passes Largest General Fund Budget in Alabama History
Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Budget now goes to the Governor’s desk for her signature MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate today passed the largest General Fund Budget in the state’s history. Chairman Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), Senators Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) released the below statements on the passing of this $2,482,799,471 billion budget proposal. Senator Albritton, […]
By Clay Scofield By Greg Albritton By Greg Reed
Senate Passes Bill to Require Health Care Facilities to Allow a Caregiver or Visitor to Patients, Residents
The Legislation finds that it is in the best interests of the residents of Alabama to continue to have access to their loved ones receiving acute care or residing in long-term care facilities during a public health emergency MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) today released the following statement after the Senate passed legislation he […]
By Garlan Gudger By Greg Reed
Senate Passes Civil Asset Forfeiture Legislation with Strong Support
The legislation passed today enjoys the support of the Alabama District Attorneys Association, law enforcement. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) today expressed appreciation to his colleagues for passing the legislation he sponsored that was supported by the Alabama District Attorneys Association and law enforcement. The legislation, Senate Bill 210, aims to protect due process of property […]
By Arthur Orr
Senate Passes Alabama Second Amendment Preservation Act
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate today approved the Alabama Second Amendment Preservation Act, which would outlaw the state and its agencies and political subdivisions from engaging in the enforcement of any federal act, law, order, rule or regulation relating to firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa), released the […]
By Gerald Allen
Senate Takes Steps to Prevent Vaccine Passport Requirements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) to protect Alabamians from a mandate that would require individuals to present a COVID-19 vaccine passport. “Any demand by the government to require individuals to carry proof of COVID-19 vaccination strips them of the right to make basic choices for themselves […]
By Arthur Orr By Larry Stutts
Lifetime Concealed Carry Permit Legislation Passes Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Legislation that would allow Alabamians the opportunity to purchase a lifetime concealed carry firearm permit was today approved by the State Senate. The bill, SB308 sponsored by Senator Randy Price (R-Opelika), would establish the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act to regulate a process where concealed carry permits may be issued by […]
By Randy Price
Senator Gudger: Alabama Senate Passes Bill to Keep Businesses, Churches Open During Future Pandemics
Says if a liquor store or a Walmart can be open during a pandemic, churches and small businesses should be able to remain open too “This has been an extremely difficult year for people across our state. … But one of the most disappointing aspects of this entire crisis has been the countless small businesses […]
By Garlan Gudger
Senator Reed Secures Millions of Dollars for His District
Legislation sponsored by Senator Reed that will extend for a 10-year period the coal severance tax, which will generate at least $2.5 million for Winston, Walker and Fayette Counties over the life of the extension, was signed into law today JASPER, Ala. – Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) announced today that legislation he sponsored with Rep. […]
By Greg Reed
Senator Reed: Senate is Getting Results for the People of Alabama
Says since session convened in February, we have passed 149 pieces of legislation, confirmed 86 nominees “Since the legislative session convened on February 2, the Senate has passed bills to support our state agencies so they can operate effectively on behalf of the people of our state, bills to support Alabama’s military servicemembers and veterans, […]