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Explanation of the Statewide Amendments on the November 2012 Ballot

By Mike Hubbard 1. Forever Wild Reauthorization –Ratification of this amendment would reauthorize distributions from the Alabama Trust Fund to the Forever Wild Land Trust for the next twenty years, ending in FY 2032. Under current law, ten percent of the income earned from the invested assets of the Alabama Trust Fund is transferred to … Continued
October 29, 2012

Speaker Hubbard Elected Chairman of the Southern Legislative Conference

From the Office of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legislators from 15 Southern states today elected Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard as chairman of the Southern Legislative Conference, an organization that fosters cooperation and collaboration among state legislatures. At the SLC’s annual meeting in Charleston, West Virginia, Speaker Hubbard was … Continued
August 1, 2012

Speaker Hubbard: Dysfunction in Birmingham schools “simply appalling”

From the Office of House Speaker Mike Hubbard  MONTGOMERY – House Speaker Mike Hubbard today reacted to the abject dysfunction in the Birmingham City School system saying it is a prime example of why the state needs more student-focused education reforms. “What is happening with the Birmingham school system is simply appalling,” Speaker Hubbard said. “The … Continued
July 18, 2012

Hubbard, Marsh React to Obama’s Latest Tax Hike Proposal

From the offices of House Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh MONTGOMERY – The leaders of the Alabama Legislature today reacted to President Obama’s proposal to raise taxes on mid-to-higher-income earners, including many small businesses. House Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh vowed to keep state taxes low … Continued
July 9, 2012

Legislative leaders: ‘Quiet Cooperation’ between legislative, executive branches producing positive results for Alabamians

By House Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh Conflict sells much better than cooperation. That’s especially true when it comes to politics and the media. Recent newspaper articles and opinion pieces have attempted to portray a turbulent relationship between Governor Bentley and the Legislature. Take a few isolated quotes from a … Continued
July 3, 2012

House Passes Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Legislation

DeMarco bill brings fairness and organization to tax appeals process From the Office of the Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard MONTGOMERY – The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Paul DeMarco’s (R – Homewood) “Alabama Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights II” bill, a measure that streamlines the process for appealing tax assessments and ensures fairness … Continued
April 6, 2012

House Passes Bill to Toughen Penalties on Street-Level Drug Dealers

Staff Report From the Office of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives today passed Rep. Blaine Galliher’s (R-Gadsden) bill that will make it easier to prosecute street-level drug dealers by redefining the penalties for carrying significant amounts of illegal substances. According to current state law, possession up to … Continued
April 6, 2012

FACT SHEET: Illegal Immigration Law Revisions

From the Office of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard Every year legislators examine state laws to look for ways to make them better. Alabama’s illegal immigration law is no different. Make no mistake: the law will not be repealed or weakened. However, technical adjustments can be made to make sure the law is stronger … Continued
April 5, 2012

Proposed Changes to Illegal Immigration Law Introduced

Revisions make the law more enforceable, less burdensome From the Office of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard MONTGOMERY – A bill proposing revisions to Alabama’s law cracking down on illegal immigration was introduced today in the Alabama House of Representatives. House Bill 658, sponsored by Rep. Micky Hammon (R-Decatur), is aimed to maintain the … Continued
April 5, 2012

House Passes Bill Restricting Funeral Disruptions

From the Office of House Speaker Mike Hubbard MONTGOMERY – A hate group infamous for protesting the funerals of fallen soldiers and other victims would be forced to keep a respectful distance under a proposed new law that passed the Alabama House of Representatives today. House Bill 238, sponsored by Rep. DuWayne Bridges (R-Valley), sets … Continued
March 9, 2012