Brent Wilson, Author at BamaPolitics.com

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Brent Wilson

Brent was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and is the founder of BamaPolitics.com.

Latest posts by Brent Wilson (see all)

Alabama Bill Would Set Guidelines On Release Of Recorded Police Videos - April 19, 2019
Alabama Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Advances Out of Committee - April 18, 2019
Alabama Bill Would End Joint Robert E. Lee, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - April 11, 2019

Alabama Bill Would Set Guidelines On Release Of Recorded Police Videos

by Brent Wilson on April 19, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

A bill filed by State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D – Birmingham) would make recorded police videos, such as those recorded by body cams, not part of the public record. The bill would, however, allow a person to petition a circuit court in order to obtain […]

Alabama Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Advances Out of Committee

by Brent Wilson on April 18, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Alabama is one step closer to reducing the penalties for marijuana possession in Alabama after SB 98 advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee 11-0. The bill, introduced by Bobby Singleton (D – Greensboro) not only reduces penalties for first-time offenders, but it also offers […]

Alabama Bill Would End Joint Robert E. Lee, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

by Brent Wilson on April 11, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Alabama and Mississippi are currently the only two states that celebrate both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert E. Lee on the same day. One Alabama Representative is looking to change that in this legislative session. HB 415, filed by John W. Rodgers (D-Birmingham), seeks […]

Alabama Bill Would Allow Wine & Beer Delivery To Your House

by Brent Wilson on April 10, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) filed a bill that would allow you to order craft beer or wine and have it delivered to your residence. There are however restrictions that may prevent you from getting your favorite beer or wine on your doorstep. The bill, SB […]

Alabama Plastic Bag Bill Would Prevent Cities From Banning Them

by Brent Wilson on April 8, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

A bill filed in the House last week by Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R – Rainsville), HB 346, would prohibit local governing bodies from banning the use of plastic grocery bags. There is also an identical bill in the Senate, SB 244, that is sponsored by […]

Rep. Sorrell Bill Aims To Protect Outdoor Pets

by Brent Wilson on April 8, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Last week Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R – Muscle Shoals) introduced HB 305 which takes aim at pet owners with outdoor dogs and cats who do not provide adequate shelter. Under existing law, a person commits the crime of cruelty to a dog or cat in […]

Alabama Bill Bans Abortion In All Cases Except When Mother’s Life At Risk

by Brent Wilson on April 2, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Alabama Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) introduced HB 314 today to ban abortions in Alabama. The bill would make abortion and attempted abortion a Class A Felony offense except in cases where abortion is necessary in order to prevent a serious health risk to the unborn […]

CARE Act – Alabama’s Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill

by Brent Wilson on March 22, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Alabama is on a path that could end with access to Medical Marijuana. Alabama Representative Mike Ball has filed a Medical Marijuana bill, HB 243 (PDF), that would exempt those from possession charges who have a qualifying medical condition and also possess a valid medical […]

Del Marsh’s Bill To Help Fund Trump’s Wall Could Have Taxpayers Propping Up General Fund Instead

by Brent Wilson on March 20, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Senator Del Marsh (R – Anniston) wants to let Alabama taxpayers help build President Trump’s border wall via SB 22. Marsh’s bill would allow taxpayers to check a box on their tax returns and contribute any amount to We Build The Wall, Inc. We Build […]

Dauphin Island Could Soon Have Entertainment Districts

by Brent Wilson on March 20, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Dauphin Island may soon be allowed to create up to three entertainment districts if a bill filed by Chip Brown passes this session. HB 224 would allow Dauphin Island to create up to three entertainment districts. The bill outlines the requirements for the entertainment districts […]

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Latest posts by Brent Wilson (see all)

Alabama Bill Would Set Guidelines On Release Of Recorded Police Videos

Alabama Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Advances Out of Committee

Alabama Bill Would End Joint Robert E. Lee, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Alabama Bill Would Allow Wine & Beer Delivery To Your House

Alabama Plastic Bag Bill Would Prevent Cities From Banning Them

Rep. Sorrell Bill Aims To Protect Outdoor Pets

Alabama Bill Bans Abortion In All Cases Except When Mother’s Life At Risk

CARE Act – Alabama’s Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill

Del Marsh’s Bill To Help Fund Trump’s Wall Could Have Taxpayers Propping Up General Fund Instead

Dauphin Island Could Soon Have Entertainment Districts

Alabama Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Advances Out of Committee

Over-prescribing Alabama Opioid Docs Busted, But Who’s Helping The Patients?

Alabama Bill Would Set Guidelines On Release Of Recorded Police Videos

SB 146 Vote on April 18, 2019 – Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

SB 311

Over-prescribing Alabama Opioid Docs Busted, But Who’s Helping The Patients?

Alabama Bill Would Set Guidelines On Release Of Recorded Police Videos

Alabama Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Advances Out of Committee

HB 314 and SB 211: A Handmaid’s Tale in Alabama

Alabama Republicans Have Hypocrisy In The Bag