Content Tagged 2019 Legislative Session

Alabama Republicans Have Hypocrisy In The Bag

by Clete Wetli on April 15, 2019 in Opinions

For whatever delusional reason, the Republicans think that any environmentally friendly proposal is somehow an egregious affront to the sacred altar of capitalism.

Alabama “Red Flag” Bill Aims To Reduce Gun Violence, Allows Courts To Remove Guns From Those Considered A Threat

by Matthew Tyson on April 14, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Representative Merika Coleman (D – Birmingham) wants to do something about gun violence in the state of Alabama. On March 21, Coleman introduced HB265, also known as the Gun Violence Protective Order Act. If passed, this law would prohibit individuals who are found by the […]

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 Wiretap Bill Aims To Fight Drug Trafficking In The State

by Matthew Tyson on April 5, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

Some lawmakers are hoping to stymie the flow of drugs into Alabama this legislative session. On March 21, Representative Rex Reynolds (R – Huntsville) introduced HB275, a bill that would authorize the wiretapping of individuals who are believed to be committing, have committed, or are […]

Early Voting Will Move Alabama Forward

by Clete Wetli on April 1, 2019 in Opinions

This bill is another opportunity for Alabama to move forward. For too long, we’ve approached sensible legislation like this with an obstinate attitude of baseless oppositional defiance.

Alabama Early Voting Part of House Democrats 2019 Legislative Agenda

by Matthew Tyson on March 26, 2019 in Alabama Legislation

On March 20, Rep. Thomas Jackson (D, Montgomery) introduced a bill that would authorize early voting in the state of Alabama. If passed, HB256 would require the governing body of each county to open at least one early voting center 14 days before an election. […]

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 […]

Content Tagged 2019 Legislative Session

Alabama Republicans Have Hypocrisy In The Bag

Alabama “Red Flag” Bill Aims To Reduce Gun Violence, Allows Courts To Remove Guns From Those Considered A Threat

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 Wiretap Bill Aims To Fight Drug Trafficking In The State

Early Voting Will Move Alabama Forward

Alabama Early Voting Part of House Democrats 2019 Legislative Agenda

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

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 147 Vote on April 16, 2019 – Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

SB 304

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