Alabama Legislature Presents Medals of Valor to Etowah County Deputy Sheriffs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Thursday, the Alabama Legislature paused from the rush of the 2018 legislative session to honor three Etowah County Deputy Sheriffs with the Medal of Valor, the law enforcement equivalent of the military’s Medal of Honor. At a joint session of the State Senate and House of Representatives, Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow […]
By Phil Williams
Marsh Applauds House Passage of Middle Class Tax Cut
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh (R-Anniston) released the following statement after House passage of SB 76 which would provide a tax break to middle class Alabamians. “I would like to thank my colleagues in the House for their support of this reasonable tax break for the hard-working tax payers of Alabama.” “The people of this state have not […]
By Del Marsh
Distinctive Boat Stickers Now Available, Senator Gerald Dial Says
Montgomery, Ala. – Thanks to a 2016 law sponsored by Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and Representative Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile), Alabamians can now purchase a distinctive boat license sticker, similar to specialty motor vehicle tags. The boat license stickers cost an additional $50 over standard boat license tags, with $25 going to fund state parks and […]
By Gerald Dial
State Senate Passes Tim Melson’s Bill Modernizing Rules Governing County Superintendents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate took up Senate Bill 153 by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) Tuesday afternoon, legislation that would allow county superintendents of education the option to have additional employment outside of their duties as superintendent, an opportunity that city superintendents already possess. The bill passed 29 to 0. Under existing law, county […]
By Tim Melson
Rusty Glover’s Bill Limits Special Elections, Saves Taxpayers Money
Montgomery, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, the Alabama Senate approved Senator Rusty Glover’s (R-Semmes) proposed constitutional amendment allowing a seat in the State Senate or House of Representatives that is vacated on or after October 1 of the third year of a four-year term to remain unfilled, removing the requirement for a special election. […]
By Rusty Glover
Paul Sanford’s Bill Would Bring Fantasy Football Back to Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate committee on Tourism and Marketing on Wednesday approved The Fantasy Sports Act, sponsored by Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville), which would allow fantasy sports operators to register with the Attorney General’s office to conduct fantasy sports contests in the state of Alabama. Sanford’s Senate Bill 325 would allow fantasy […]
By Paul Sanford
State Senate Enhances Protections for Consumers with Data Breach Notification Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama and South Dakota are the only states in the nation that don’t require companies to report the theft of electronic consumer information. On Thursday morning, the State Senate moved to protect consumers by passing the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act, which will require private companies and state agencies to report […]
By Arthur Orr
Dial’s Legislation Helps Veterans, State Fight Drug Abuse
MONTGOMERY, Ala – On Thursday afternoon, the Alabama House of Representatives gave final passage to Senate Bill 200, legislation sponsored by Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and Representative April Weaver (R-Alabaster) to help Alabama’s veterans struggling with pain or drug abuse get the care and treatment they need. America’s servicemen and women returning from active duty […]
By Gerald Dial
Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering One Step Closer to Reality
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The State Senate moved on Thursday morning to establish the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, a central proposal of Governor Kay Ivey’s State of the State address in January. The School will be located in Huntsville. Sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), the legislation sailed through on a 26-0 vote. […]
By Arthur Orr
Alabama Senate Passes Responsible $2 Billion FY19 Budget
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama Senate passed by a 26-2 vote a $2 billion General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) that increases funds for prisons and state troopers, and protects taxpayers by avoiding any new taxes. The General Fund is the state budget for all non-education state spending. “This budget […]