Rep. Chris England

Legislature

Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder passes Alabama House

HB146 passed in the House, restricting youthful offender status for intentional murder over sparking debate over judicial discretion.

March 5, 2025

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Alabama House committee approves bill for parole oversight

HB40 seeks oversight of the parole board to address low approval rates and requiring written explanations for deviations from guidelines.

February 13, 2025

England: Alabama’s increased parole rate proves board oversight is necessary

After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris England said.

October 11, 2024

Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight

The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines.

September 17, 2024

New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue

England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding.

September 5, 2024

Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall

State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters.

June 25, 2024

“Second Chance” bill moves forward with bipartisan support

The bill would offer an opportunity for certain individuals sentenced to life without parole to have a judge consider reducing or ending their sentence.

February 15, 2024

England continues to push for criminal justice legislation

His new bill would allow those sentenced to death under judicial override to be resentenced.

January 3, 2024

Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools

That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities.

December 20, 2023

Pre-filed bill would create oversight for parole board

Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

December 12, 2023