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Ivey to host bill signing ceremony

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that passed during the 2019 Regular Session on Thursday. Eight bills will be signed by the governor at a ceremony in the historic Senate Chambers. House Bill 380 – This bill makes significant changes to the operation and membership of the Alabama Board … Continued
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June 6, 2019

Two human trafficking bills pass the Legislature

The Alabama legislature unanimously passed two bi-partisan human trafficking bills Friday. House bills 261 and 262 were sponsored by State Representative Merika Coleman (D-Birmingham), and State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) guided both through the Senate. The bills are now in Governor Kay Ivey’s (R) office for her consideration. HB261 requires that all new commercial driver … Continued
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June 4, 2019

Legislature passes Board of Pardons and Paroles reform

The Alabama Senate passed House Bill 380 Thursday, which reforms the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The House has already passed the legislation so it now goes to the governor. HB380 was sponsored by State Rep. Connie Rowe, R-Jasper. The bill was carried in by Senate Judiciary Chairman Cam Ward, R-Alabaster. Alabama Gov. Kay … Continued
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May 31, 2019

Senate Committee approves pay raises for corrections officers

The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee gave a favorable report Wednesday to a bill to raise pay for Alabama Corrections officers. House Bill 468 is sponsored by State Rep. Christopher John England, D-Tuscaloosa. “We have already paid for this one,” England said. “This is the compensation package for corrections officers.” The money is … Continued
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May 9, 2019
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Weekly 2019 legislative report

The Alabama Legislature met for Day 12 of its annual Regular Session on Tuesday, April 23. Thirty-three committee meetings were held throughout the week to consider legislation. Both Houses met on Thursday, April 25 for Day 13. 849 bills have been introduced to date. The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 30 for … Continued
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April 29, 2019