Senate committee delays ethics bill, tightening timeline for passage
With only two days remaining in the legislative session, the bill may have been dealt a fatal blow.
Rep. Matt Simpson
Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald resigns
McDonald's resignation comes a few days after he inadvertently admitted to breaking ethics rules during a radio interview.
April 11, 2024
House passes bill to change Alabama’s ethics law
The House passed HB227 by Rep. Matt Simpson on a vote of 79-9, largely along party lines.
Ethics overhaul bill passes out of committee, but with concerns
The ethics overhaul bill has undergone a number of changes since the first draft was introduced, and more changes are coming.
Rep. Matt Simpson selected for prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship
The program brings together 47 individuals representing 29 states and U.S. territories.
July 13, 2023
Ivey signs bill setting mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking
Ivey signed the bill just hours after it was approved by the Senate without any discussion or debate.
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