House has very little contention in third legislative week
Most bills passed in the Alabama House last week sailed through without a single vote of opposition.
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Voicemail from Will Dismukes’ father supports theory of prosecution
Bill Dismukes took the stand and mostly upheld Will's version of events, but his testimony was contradicted by a voicemail.
“Divisive concepts” bill back on the calendar for Alabama House
The bill advanced out of the House and a Senate committee last session but failed to reach the Senate floor.
Recap: What the Alabama House passed in its second legislative week
Outside of one controversial bill that stalled regarding the use of cell phones while driving, the House remained mostly in sync last week.
Bill to ban cell phone use while driving stalls in the House
Democrats expressed concerns about the potential for profiling, and members from both sides questioned how the law would be applied.
First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers
The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug.
House Speaker Ledbetter announces standing committees
The committees are a crucial piece of the legislative process.
Nathaniel Ledbetter installed as Alabama House speaker
The House also voted for Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, to serve as speaker pro tem without any dissent.
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See recent postsSome legislative leaders retire or pass away
Reps. Victor Gaston and Howard Sanderford are going home. Steve McMillan passed away during the last session in April.
Stadthagen names Tracey Arnold chief of staff of the House Majority Caucus
Arnold has served in executive assistant and committee clerk roles during her tenure in the Alabama House.
November 18, 2022