Rep. Chris England

Legislature

Bill to create parole board oversight sent to subcommittee

The percentage of parole requests granted has fallen from 12 percent to 6 percent in the last year.

March 23, 2023

The targeted law provides a misdemeanor charge for inducing an abortion, in conflict with Alabama's landmark law establishing felony penalties.

February 20, 2023

Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage.

February 16, 2023

The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns.

February 15, 2023

The bill is an attempt to make the parole board conform to its own guidelines.

February 14, 2023

Rep. Chris England's bill would also apply in cases of judicial override, which the Legislature ended in 2017.

February 13, 2023

The reports required include statistics on inmate deaths and sexual abuse.

February 10, 2023

The freshman U.S. senator from Alabama has not released a statement since the comments nor attempted to explain the bizarre tirade.

October 10, 2022

After two years, England has decided not to seek re-election, leaving the party looking for a new chairman and new executive director.

July 15, 2022

Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked.

May 3, 2022