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Heated public hearing held on controversial bingo bill in committee

The Local Legislation Committee held a well-attended public hearing Tuesday on a local bill dealing with Greene County. HB545 would clarify that electronic bingo is legal in Greene County and would establish a five-member gaming commission to regulate the electronic bingo business in Greene County. House Bill 545 is sponsored by State Rep. Artis “A.J.” … Continued
May 15, 2019

House passes unemployment compensation reform

The Alabama House of Representative passed a bill Tuesday that makes changes to how long unemployment benefits are awarded in the state of Alabama. Senate Bill 193 is sponsored by state Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. The bill was carried in the Alabama House of Representatives by state Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville. Garrett said that the … Continued
May 15, 2019

No surprise at all: Lawmakers are already trying to get their hands on gas tax money

Two months. That’s how long it took for Alabama politicians to break all of those oh-so-sincere promises to you about the gas tax. Two months ago, when the Legislature was debating this 10-cent gas tax increase — the one that can be increased another penny for years to come — there was one often-repeated promise … Continued
May 14, 2019

Lottery bill to be considered in committee this week

The lottery bill is expected to be voted on in committee this week. AL.com has reported the vote would take place in committee Tuesday, but later reporting by the Alabama Daily News stated that the vote would be Wednesday afternoon in the House Tourism and Economic Development Committee. As of press time, the legislature is … Continued
May 14, 2019

Bill passes Senate that would regulate franchise agreements

The Alabama state Senate passed a bill Thursday to regulate franchise agreements. Many businesses are locally owned and operated but are part of a national chain. Those contracts are generally written by the franchisor that owns the brand in their home state. Senate Bill 129, the Protect Alabama Small Business Act, is sponsored by State … Continued
May 13, 2019

Weekly 2019 Legislative Session report

The Alabama Legislature met for Day 16 of its annual Regular Session on Tuesday, May 7. Thirty-eight committee meetings and 2 subcommittee meetings were held throughout the week to consider legislation. Both Houses met on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9 for Days 17 and 18. Exactly 1,000 bills have been introduced to date. … Continued
May 13, 2019

House passes bill to reform Pardons and Paroles Board

The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to reform the much-maligned Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. House Bill 380 is sponsored by State Rep. Connie Rowe, R-Jasper. Rowe is a retired police chief. The bill creates a director of pardons and paroles who is appointed by the governor and codifies the … Continued
May 10, 2019