Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall
State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters.
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Anti-riot bill moves to Senate
Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.
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The Black population once again finds that its vote (value) falls well short of the “one person, one vote doctrine."
House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police
Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation.
House votes down bill to ban cell phone use while driving
The House voted down House Bill 90 on a 47 to 48 vote.
House vote to raise age of marriage to age 18
Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to raise the age that an Alabamian can marry without their parents’ consent from age 16 to age 18. House Bill 48 is sponsored by State Representative Laura Hall (D-Huntsville). The bill was carried on the floor by Rep. Artis “A.J.” McCampbell (D-Livingston). HB48 as introduced would raise … Continued
Legislature bans most deer from being brought into the state
The Alabama House of Representatives voted Thursday to ban the importation of deer and other members of the Cervidae family into the state of Alabama. Senate Bill 314 is sponsored by State Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro. SB314 was carried in the House by State Rep. Artis “A.J.” McCampbell, D-Livingston. McCampbell said this bill was a … Continued
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
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
Warren, McCampbell sponsor bills to allow electronic bingo in Macon and Greene counties
State Reps. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, and A.J. McCampbell, D-Demopolis, held a public hearing Wednesday to promote their local constitutional amendments legalizing electronic bingo in Macon and Greene counties. Warren’s bill is House Bill 422, while McCampbell’s is HB545. “This is an issue that are very important for the Alabama Democratic Caucus and the Black Caucus,” … Continued