Two of Alabama’s legislative giants passed away in 2024
State Sen. Jimmy Holley of Coffee County and Rep. James Buskey of Mobile both passed away in November.
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Tuesday night, the Montgomery City Council voted to impose an occupation tax on everyone who works in the city of Montgomery. Tens of thousands of people would be adversely impacted by the move. The Alabama legislature appears to be on the verge of blocking the controversial measure. Earlier that day that Senate Government Affairs committee … Continued
Bill to raise penalties for disturbing a historical memorial to $10,000 a day is carried over
Tuesday, the Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a Senate bill which would have raised the penalty for disturbing a historical monument or building from $25,000 to $10,000 a day. Senate Bill 127 was sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). Allen said that the change was recommended by the Alabama Supreme Court and would raise … Continued
Legislation to abolish auditor carried over in committee
The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a bill Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre. Jones said that the bill would not go into effect until the end of the current state auditor’s term. He is term-limited so he … Continued
Legislation to abolish office of the auditor to go before committee
The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will consider a proposed state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, a Republican from Centre. State Auditor Jim Zeigler told the Alabama Political Reporter that he has requested a 14-day postponement to give … Continued