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House Passes Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Legislation

DeMarco bill brings fairness and organization to tax appeals process From the Office of the Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard MONTGOMERY – The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Paul DeMarco’s (R – Homewood) “Alabama Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights II” bill, a measure that streamlines the process for appealing tax assessments and ensures fairness … Continued
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April 6, 2012

AG announces House Judiciary approves anti-gambling bill

Staff Report From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Luther Strange announced that the Judiciary Committee of the Alabama House of Representatives has approved House Bill 414, legislation advocated by the Attorney General to fight illegal gambling. “I am pleased that the House Judiciary Committee has taken action on our recommendations to make … Continued
April 5, 2012

Rep. DeMarco Pushes “Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights” Legislation Bill Brings Fairness and Organization to Tax Appeal Process

From the Office of Representative Paul DeMarco Birmingham – State Representative Paul DeMarco (R – Homewood) on Tuesday announced he has pre-filed an “Alabama Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights II” measure that streamlines the process for appealing tax assessments and ensures fairness throughout. The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights legislation is part of a three bill package … Continued
February 1, 2012

Truth in Sentencing: A simple idea faced with complex times

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature in 2000 began to task the newly created Alabama Sentencing Commission with analyzing the existing sentencing model and to recommend changes that promote “certainty in sentencing.” Based on the commission’s recommendations in 2003 the Alabama Legislature passed Alabama Sentencing Reform Act of 2003. This broad sweeping reform—according … Continued
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January 9, 2012