Alan Farley Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

House committee passes bill cutting out appeals court in death penalty cases

Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill preventing prisoners convicted to death from appealing their case to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. House Bill 275 was sponsored by State Representative Connie Rowe, R-Jasper. “This bill was brought to me by the Lt Governor,” Will Ainsworth (R). Rep. Jim Hill, R-Odenville, chairs the House … Continued

March 13, 2020

Legislature passes constitutional amendment to abolish elected school board

The Alabama Legislature passed a state constitutional amendment Friday that would replace Alabama’s State Board of Education with an appointed commission on education and change the education standards for the state. Senate Bill 397 was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston. The bill was carried in the House by State Rep. Bill … Continued

June 3, 2019

House passes “hands free” bill

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to ban motorists from driving a motor vehicle with a cell phone or other handheld device in their hands. House Bill 404 is sponsored by State Representative K.L. Brown, R-Jacksonville. Brown told members of the House, “This is the third time I have stood before you on … Continued

May 27, 2019

House makes effort reach bipartisan plan on school security, gun safety

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, there was an effort among Alabama legislators to craft a bipartisan piece of legislation to deal with school security and the potential of school shootings. Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, had a meeting in the speaker’s conference room with all of the various … Continued

March 9, 2018

Conservatives Rally Against Data Collection Bills

By Brandon Moseley The legislature has returned for another session and some GOP legislators are once again pushing a longitudinal data collection scheme. Once again the primary opponents of this grand scheme are fellow Republicans. On Thursday, February 23 Alabama Eagle Forum led a conservative rally in opposition to the longitudinal data bills, House Bill … Continued

February 24, 2017

“What Are We Really Teaching Our Children”?

By Alan Farley Is the Golden Rule still “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”? Or, is it now “Those who have the most gold make the rules”? Is it about power? What would our children say? Is the role of an elected official to “take care of the individuals living … Continued

July 31, 2012

“Keeping Neighborhoods & Communities Safe”

By Alan Farley I recently made a trip to the city of Clayton, Alabama in Barbour County. My reason for going was to tour the Ventress Correctional facility located there. As is the case with most correctional facilities, this place is in the middle of miles and miles of two lane country roads. Pastures, livestock, … Continued

July 26, 2012

Rep Alan Farley: “Voice of the People”

By Alan Farley In the Alabama House of Representatives there are 105 different districts represented. When there is a vote, there are a total of 105 votes that can be cast. Each elected member of the House has one vote. As you press the button at your desk everyone can look up at one of … Continued

July 19, 2012