Chris Elliott

HB169 and the fight over who controls Alabama’s memory

A restructuring bill raises urgent questions about political power, historical integrity and who decides Alabama’s official story.

February 13, 2026

Sen. Chris Elliott brings back Archives takeover bill

The bill, which nearly passed last year, would give politicians greater control over the Department of Archives and History.

December 12, 2025

Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance

The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history.

February 19, 2025

Gambling bill faces a roadblock in Senate

Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions.

March 5, 2024

Legislature OKs bill to improve mental health records in gun background check system

SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA.

June 5, 2023

Legislature approves bill to keep GOMESA money in coastal counties

The bill now heads to Gov. Ivey’s desk to be signed.

February 25, 2022

Chris Elliott named 2021 Legislator of the Year by the Alabama Forestry Association

Elliott represents state Senate District 32, which covers much of Baldwin County.

September 16, 2021

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Chris Elliott for State Senate

AFA President and CEO Chris Isaacson said that Chris Elliott is one of the hardest working members of the state Legislature.

August 25, 2021

Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill

Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband.

March 4, 2021

Chris Elliott selected for national 2020 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program

State Senator Chris Elliott (R – Daphne) was recently selected as a member of the 2020 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program. The Emerging Legislative Leadership Program is a national group sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF) and the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. “I am humbled and honored to have been nominated … Continued

June 4, 2020