Darrio Melton
Darrio Melton
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About
Darrio grew up right in the heart of District 23, in Selma's GW Carver homes, in a tight-knit family with his mother, grandmother, and sister, Joi. His family, coaches, and teachers taught him about the importance of community, especially in the loss of his sister, so Darrio always knew Selma would be his home.
That emphasis on community is why Darrio moved back to the Black Belt after he graduated college and earned his master's degree. He married his high school sweetheart, Christi, and they came home so they could raise their two children in the community they've always been proud to call home.
Darrio was elected to two terms in the Alabama House of Representatives, earning the title of 2013 Legislator of the Year for his ability to get results for Dallas and Perry counties. During his time in the Legislature, he sponsored numerous voting rights bills and spearheaded the effort to raise the minimum wage and expand Medicaid.
In 2016, Selma called Darrio home from Montgomery, electing him to lead as Mayor. Now, he's ready to roll up his sleeves and work for the larger community in the State Senate, where Democrats desperately need fighters to lift our voices and push for what's right.
Education Information
Known educational history for Darrio Melton from Selma, AL.
- PhD, Religious Studies, Saint Thomas University, 2007-2010
- MDiv, Black Church Studies, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 2004
- BS, University of Alabama Birmingham, 2001
Political Information
Known political history for Darrio Melton from Selma, AL.
- Representative, Alabama State House of Representatives, 2010-present
Professions Information
Known professional history for Darrio Melton from Selma, AL.
- Constituent Service Representative, Representative Arthur Davis, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
- Adjunct Instructor, Wallace Community College of Selma
- Associate Pastor/Church Administrator, Tabernacle of Praise Church
Congressional Information
Known congressional history for Darrio Melton from Selma, AL.
- Former Member, State Government Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
- Former Member, Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
- Former Member, Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
Organizations Information
Known organizational history for Darrio Melton from Selma, AL.
- Member/associate pastor, Tabernacle of Praise Church, present
- Board Member, Voices for Alabama Children
Sponsored Bills
View legislative bills that Darrio Melton has sponsored.
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HR19
Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, September 2016, recognized
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HB216
Voter registration, to allow persons to register up to and on date of election, Act 2014-428, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.
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HB266
Elections, general election, five-day voting period established, Secs. 17-9-5, 17-9-8, 17-9-51, 17-11-18, 17-14-3, 17-14-4, 17-14-6, 17-14-8, 17-14-10, 17-14-11 am'd.
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HB42
Wages, establish the Alabama Minimum Wage Act, to set the state minimum wage, provide for a cost of living increase, const. amend.
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HB485
Perry Co., ad valorem tax, county commission authorized to levy additional, distrib. for Perry Co. Hospital Board for ambulance services, referendum
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HB529
Voting, establish universal voting procedure for
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HB567
Absentee voting, authorize without excuse or explanation, Secs. 17-11-3, 17-11-5, 17-11-7 am'd.
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HB623
Dallas Co., draft and keg beer, sale, authorized in the unincorporated areas of the county, municipalities may authorize by ordinance
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HB223
Orville, beer tax, distribution of proceeds of the uniform beer tax, Sec. 28-3-190 am'd.
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HB270
Medicaid, require Governor to accept Medicaid expansion, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, const. amend.
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HB271
Voter registration, to allow persons to register up to and on date of election, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.
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HB279
Wages, establish the Alabama Minimum Wage Act, to set the state minimum wage, provide for a cost of living increase, const. amend.
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HB290
Motor vehicles, child passenger restraints, penalties for violations, portion of penalty distributed for vouchers for limited income families, distributed for administration to Health Department in lieu of Head Injury Foundaion, Sec. 32-5-222 am'd.
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HB570
Voter registration by electronic method, authorized
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HR115
R.B. Hudson High School, in Selma, commended
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HR170
Holmes, Carver C., death mourned
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HR237
Lamar, Cardelia Clay, death mourned
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HR370
Holmes, Carver C., death mourned
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HR417
Lett, Charles A., Jr., death mourned
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HB224
Corporate income tax, taxable income to include any amounts in excess of federal domestic production activities deduction, Sec. 40-18-34 am'd.
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HB343
Alcoholic Beverages, distribution of proceeds of the uniform beer tax, Sec. 28-3-190 am'd.
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HB571
Dallas Co., alcoholic beverages, sales tax, add'l. levied, penalties
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HB594
Motor vehicles, child passenger restraints, Alabama Head Injury Foundation, 15 percent of funds distributed to Alabama Head Injury Foundation earmarked to cover administrative costs, Sec. 32-5-22 am'd.
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HB626
Voter registration, to allow persons to register up to and on date of election, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.
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HJR451
Recognizing and supporting the economic developement of Selma, Alabama
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HR248
Black Belt Literacy Awareness Day, June 8, 2013, recognized
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HR334
King, Bessie Mae Jones, 90th Birthday Celebration, commended
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HR452
Recognizing and supporting the economic developement of Selma, Alabama