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.
Rep. Chris England
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
England continues to push for criminal justice legislation
His new bill would allow those sentenced to death under judicial override to be resentenced.
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.
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.
State Rep. England brings back “second chance bill”
The bill made it all the way through a Senate committee in its prior session but failed to reach the Senate floor.