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Legislature declares pornography a public health crisis in Alabama

Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring that pornography is a public health crisis in Alabama. SJ7 was carried by State Representative Danny Garret (R-Trussville) in the House. Garret warned that pornography leads to sex trafficking, violence against women and other crimes. When I was young it was in Playboy and other … Continued
February 28, 2020

House passes bill allowing veterans, active-duty military to get free pistol permits

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday that would allow active-duty military and veterans who received an honorable discharge to pay nothing when they apply for a concealed carry permit House Bill 208 is sponsored by State Representative David Standridge, R-Hayden. Under existing Alabama law, it is a misdemeanor to carry a handgun concealed … Continued
February 28, 2020

House passes Tier III retirement for education employees

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to expand retirement benefits for education employees. House Bill 76 is sponsored by State Representative Alan Baker (R-Brewton). Baker said that Tier III benefits for educators is necessary to encourage teachers to stay in education and to recruit new teachers to the state. Rep. Thomas Jackson … Continued
February 24, 2020

House votes to outlaw smoking, vaping in automobiles with children present

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted for legislation to be smoking and vaping in motor vehicles if there is a child under 14 years of age. House Bill 46 is sponsored by State Representatives Rolanda Hollis, D-Birmingham. HB46 as introduced by Hollis would have banned smoking with children in automobiles. State Representative John Rogers, … Continued
February 19, 2020

House passes bill to simplify annexations

Thursday the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation making it simpler to annex property in overlapping police jurisdictions if both of the municipalities agree and all of the landowners agree with the annexation. House Bill 12 is sponsored by State Representative Terri Collins, R-Decatur. The bill however was carried on the floor of the House … Continued
February 17, 2020

House passes bill to make it a hate crime to attack law enforcement

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would add law enforcement officers to Alabama’s hate crimes statute. It now moves to the Senate. The House passed HB59 by a margin of 92 to 0. Under current law a crime become a hate crime if a person is victimized because of their race, creed, … Continued
February 14, 2020

House committee fails to advance “gender is real” legislation

A House committee failed to advance legislation that would have required high school athletes to compete under the gender assigned at their birth. It was opposed by LGBTQ groups who said that it discriminates against transgender people. HB35 was sponsored by Congressional candidate State Representative Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) who chairs the State Government Committee. The … Continued
February 14, 2020

Tom Collins has died

Thomas “Tom” Collins, the husband of State Representative Terri Collins (R-Decatur) has died. He was a longtime volunteer church worship leader and youth lay leader. He was 63 years old. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Collins, the husband of Representative Terri Collins. He proudly supported … Continued
February 10, 2020

Medical marijuana legislation to be introduced this week

Thursday, State Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) told the Alabama Political Reporter that he anticipates introducing his medical marijuana legislation on Tuesday. Melson said that he and the Alabama Legislative Services Agency were working on the final language in the bill. A key final sticking point is how businesses can deal with medical marijuana users in … Continued
February 10, 2020

Business Council of Alabama endorses Jeff Coleman

Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman announced Thursday that the powerful Business Council of Alabama has endorsed his candidacy for the open seat in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. “Having the support of our business community is a tremendous honor and I am very thankful,” Coleman said in a statement. “Business leaders in our district are confident that … Continued
February 7, 2020