Sam Givhan

Legislature

House expands Capitol complex safety bill to restrict drones

The House substituted and amended SB231 on the floor to expand to "Capitol area" and restrict unmanned aircrafts from flying over.

March 6, 2026

New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley

Weaver, Givhan, and Kelley will begin their new assignments at the start of the next regular legislative session on Feb. 6.

December 1, 2023

House sends bill creating 13 new judgeships to Gov. Kay Ivey

The bill passed 103-0 and will be sent to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature into law.

May 24, 2023

Manufacture Alabama endorses Sen. Sam Givhan for re-election in District 7

Manufacture Alabama, on Tuesday, said they were “proud" to support Givhan for re-election.

October 26, 2022

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Sam Givhan for State Senate

Givhan is seeking re-election for state Senate District 7, which covers Madison County.

September 23, 2021

Legislature passes bill to make airports tax exempt

The legislation clarifies that commercial airports are exempt from paying sales and use taxes.

April 16, 2021

Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee

This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes.

March 11, 2021

Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill

Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband.

March 4, 2021

Senate votes to give DAs more freedom on the appointment of investigators

The appointment of investigators by a DA would not be subject to a county personnel system.

March 3, 2021

Senate bill would strip some emergency powers from governor, state health officer

Republican state senators are becoming increasingly anxious that Gov. Kay Ivey is being too cautious in her approach to reopening the Alabama economy and getting the people of Alabama back to work. This week State Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, filed a bill “to improve the system of checks and balances” in setting, extending and lifting … Continued

May 7, 2020