Ginny Shaver

Legislature

Gov. Ivey signs new adoption codes into law

The code is meant to streamline the state's adoption process and make it less burdensome for parents.

May 4, 2023

House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code

The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process.

March 24, 2023

Rep. Ginny Shaver announces re-election campaign

District 39 includes all of Cherokee and a portion of DeKalb counties.

February 1, 2022

House rejects boating safety law

It would have required boaters to travel at idle speed when 100 feet from shore, docks, idle boats and people in the water.

April 21, 2021

House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest

The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor.

April 20, 2021

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.

April 20, 2021

Rogers, Brooks, Moore and Aderholt call for vote on Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act

This discharge petition would force Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring this legislation up for a vote in the House.

April 19, 2021

Senate committee advances “born alive” abortion bill

The legislation would make it a class A felony in Alabama for a physician not to provide competent care.

April 13, 2021

Women, gay people, physicians face oppression in Alabama

Hardly a week has passed since Alabama became the laughingstock of the nation – yet again – for passing an anti-abortion bill so restrictive, that even TV minister Pat Robertson says it goes too far. And it does. The law, signed almost immediately into existence by Gov. Kay Ivey, prohibits abortions for any reason other … Continued

May 23, 2019

Weekly 2019 Legislative Session report

The Alabama Legislature met for Day 14 of its annual Regular Session on Tuesday, April 30. Thirty-one committee meetings were held throughout the week to consider legislation. Both Houses met on Thursday, May 2 for Day 15. 943 bills have been introduced to date. The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, May 7 for … Continued

May 6, 2019