Paroles director: “We aren’t interested in microchipping parolees”
A recent amendment to a bill in the Alabama House would allow the bureau to use microchips, at its discretion.
Prince Chestnut
Bill filed to prevent employers from mandating microchips
The bill's sponsor, Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, said this is a pre-emptive bill to dissuade companies from considering the burgeoning technology.
House approves $5.3 million in raises for Alabama judges and district attorneys
The bill aims to make judicial compensation uniform across the state and competitive with what other states are paying.
House carries over bill to allow law enforcement to impound vehicles of drivers without a license
Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives failed to act on a bill giving law enforcement the authority to tow and impound a motor vehicle driven by a motorist who has never attempted to get a driver’s license. House Bill 34 is sponsored by State Representative Scott Stadthagen, R-Mount Hope. State Representative Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley, said … Continued
House rejects effort to raise the retirement age for state judges to age 75
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment revising and rewriting the section of the Alabama 1901 Constitution dealing with the judiciary on Tuesday. Senate Bill 216 is a constitutional amendment sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. SB216 was carried in the Alabama House by State Rep. Prince Chestnut, D-Selma. Chestnut said that … Continued
House passes bill making it a felony to assault a journalist
Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would make it a felony to attack a journalist or member of the press. HB312 is sponsored by state Representative Prince Chestnut. The bill has seven co-sponsors. Chestnut said that the bill protects the First Amendment by protecting a free press. State Representative Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, … Continued
House committee OKs bill to increase penalties for attorneys that case run
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill, HB189, which increases the penalties for unscrupulous attorneys who aggressively seek out potential plaintiffs, by offering bribes, inducements, or by hiring a person to recruit potential clients. The term used for this unscrupulous practice is case running. “Under existing law, an attorney … Continued
Results: Alabama State House races
On Tuesday, voters went to the polls and voted for who they wanted to nominate from their political party to represent them in the Alabama House of Representative races. There were a number of competitive races, a number of July 17 runoffs and a few surprises. All GOP House incumbents on the ballot were re-nominated … Continued
Prince Chestnut wins Special Election in a landslide
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Prince Chestnut (D) won the House District 67 election by a large margin over Toby Gordon (I). As of press time Chestnut had 96 percent of the vote. Chestnut said on Twitter, “Thank you to everyone who liked, tweeted, retweeted, donated & posted. Your support … Continued
Special Election today in HD 67
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Voters go to the polls today to vote in House District 67. This is the seat given up by State Representative Darrio Melton (D) when he was elected Mayor of Selma. Prince Chestnut (D) faces independent candidate Toby Gordon in the special general election. Chestnut won the Special Democratic … Continued