tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83384127801666081402024-03-05T18:54:41.284-06:00Alabama 2009 Legislative SessionAlabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-30100438739535927852009-08-10T10:56:00.002-05:002009-08-10T10:59:49.768-05:00Special SessionCheck out our exclusive Special Session blog HERE.Remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-75007302389746479232009-06-02T14:56:00.003-05:002009-06-02T15:01:36.906-05:00Follow our Decision 2010 BlogFor up-to-the minute news, comprehensive political coverage, and interactive resources for the 2010 election in Alabama follow our Decision 2010 blog.Also, continue to follow us on twitter.Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-85259242393072631512009-05-19T09:12:00.002-05:002009-05-19T09:16:34.267-05:00Hot topic bills that never made it to Governor Riley's deskThe Alabama 2009 Legislative Session ended on Friday, March 15th around 4:00 pm central time. Just before the Senate adjourned, Senator Bobby Singleton made one last plea to call up SB135, his local Greene county bingo bill, for a vote. In the House of Representatives, Speaker Seth Hammett of Andalusia announced that, after serving eleven years as speaker, he will not seek re-election to the Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-29884522703670211982009-05-18T16:35:00.002-05:002009-05-18T16:38:22.301-05:00Watch Inside Alabama's LegislatureIn case you missed Inside Alabama's Legislature with Bob Howell last week, check it out below.Watch Inside Alabama's LegislatureAlabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-20595366868619876252009-05-18T16:26:00.002-05:002009-05-18T16:28:39.672-05:00Watch the Strategy RoomRick Journey hosts the weekly Strategy Room on Monday, May 18, 2009. Watch the Stategy Room!Look for a legislative wrap up coming soon.Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-53712800674705215952009-05-15T15:29:00.000-05:002009-05-15T15:30:02.301-05:00House Adjourns for this 2009 Legislative SessionAlabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-21600520502939475662009-05-15T15:22:00.005-05:002009-05-15T15:28:34.937-05:00Speaker Seth Hammett Will Not Seek Re-election to House Seat in 2010Speaker Seth Hammett from Covington County announced from the House floor prior to adjournment that he will not seek re-election to his House seat in 2010.In a press release, he stated that "The time has come for me to step aside and make way for the next group of legislative leaders. This decision was made after many discussions over the past several months with my family. My decision is finalAlabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-42713463903594131072009-05-15T15:22:00.003-05:002009-05-15T15:25:24.977-05:00Senate adjourns, SINE DIE!The Alabama Senate adjourned, sine die, this afternoon at 3:15 pm. Members worked through an eight page special order calendar and concurred with the House on a number of pieces of legislation. The senate also voted to non-concur with Governor Riley on a number of different bills that he vetoed. Stay tuned for information on hot topic legislation that did not make its way to Governor Riley’s Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-53639598971406980002009-05-15T13:43:00.003-05:002009-05-15T14:02:06.082-05:002009 Shroud Award CeremonyThe Alabama House of Representatives held the 31st Annual Shroud Award Ceremony for the deadest bill during the 2009 Legislative Session. Runner's Up for this award included:HB268 by Ron Johnson relating to salvage poolsHB338 by Jack Williams requiring reporting of animal abuseHB536 by Joseph Mitchell requiring recording of debate in the HouseHB412 by Tammy Irons regulating Individual Tax Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-81093658341120983512009-05-15T13:40:00.003-05:002009-05-15T13:42:28.248-05:00House Commends Rep. John KnightThe House commended Rep. John Knight this afternoon for his service to the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.While serving overseas, Rep. Knight was awarded the Silver Star.Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-89984488554061171932009-05-15T12:46:00.003-05:002009-05-15T12:51:00.108-05:00Senate sees a slow downFerociously working this morning the senate is slowing down this afternoon. Tensions rise over HB567 by Representative Johnson relating to prescription drug license taxes. Senator Bedford insists that this legislation be passed but Senator Quinton Ross continues to speak on the bill and stall passage.Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-81379606507041123792009-05-15T12:17:00.001-05:002009-05-15T12:17:40.846-05:00House in Recess Until 12:45Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-60225106694086609852009-05-15T12:16:00.001-05:002009-05-15T12:16:55.280-05:00House Flies Through Special Order CalendarThe Alabama House finished today’s special order calendar by 12:10 p.m. The only business remaining for this legislative session in the House is to receive messages from the Senate and await reports from the Conference Committees.The House expects to adjourn by 2:00 this afternoon.Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-70958938698127745302009-05-15T11:00:00.004-05:002009-05-15T11:08:33.377-05:00Final legislative day!Today is the final legislative day; the Alabama Senate convened at 9:00 am this morning. The senate continues to concur with the House on a number of bills and re-pass legislation with the Governor's veto not withstanding. In addition to concurrences, Senator Ben Brooks introduced and passed a resolution commending Representative John Knight on his military service. All senators signed on as Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-45634638411880693822009-05-14T17:39:00.002-05:002009-05-14T17:44:06.909-05:00Senate non-concurs with Governor's vetoThe Alabama Senate voted this evening to non-concur and override Governor Riley's veto on HB746, the General Fund Budget. Vote: 19 yeas and 11 nays.Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-4084838133376457622009-05-14T17:14:00.003-05:002009-05-14T17:19:37.474-05:00Senate takes up the General Fund BudgetAfter the House non-concurred with Governor Riley’s veto of HB746, the General Fund Budget, the senate will now vote to concur or non-concur with him. Currently Senator Rodger Bedford is urging the senate to override Governor Riley’s veto. Bedford says that Governor Riley seeks help the people of Alabama in an unfair and improper manor. Bedford accused the Governor of caring more about Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-55459627799498714512009-05-14T16:57:00.003-05:002009-05-14T17:00:06.939-05:00House Concurs with Free the HopsThe Alabama House just concured with the Senate changes to SB 373, the "Free the Hops" bill.The Senate amendment would not allow the higher alcoholic content beers to be sold in convenient stores.Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-16103038110834263732009-05-14T16:53:00.003-05:002009-05-14T16:57:27.294-05:00House Passes Budget, Non-concur With Governor RileyIn a 64 to 35 vote, the Alabama House did not concur with the Governor Riley's changes to the General Fund Budget.Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-69414604540177650472009-05-14T15:00:00.006-05:002009-05-14T16:24:11.823-05:00Senate FREEs THE HOPSLt. Governor Jim Folsom called up HB373, Free the Hops, out of order at the call of the chair this afternoon. With Senator Hank Erwin, the main opponent to the bill, out of the Senate chamber the bill passed with flying colors. The Senate used the previous short roll which means Senator Erwin will actually go down as voting for the bill he fought so hard to kill. HB373 will now go to Governor Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-19151058653234926662009-05-14T14:43:00.001-05:002009-05-14T14:43:48.844-05:00Ferrets Beware!In a 101 – 0 vote, the Alabama House added ferrets to the list of animals required to be vaccinated (SB 469).Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-47346881497381287752009-05-14T14:42:00.000-05:002009-05-14T14:43:01.473-05:00House Busy This AfternoonThe AL House passed the following mortgage and credit related bills:• SB 232 relating to mortgage brokers licensing• SB 234 dealing with consumer credit transactions• SB 249 relating to mortgage loan originatorsAlabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-55498141665347211622009-05-14T14:35:00.001-05:002009-05-14T14:38:40.809-05:00LISTEN LIVE!Listen to the House and Senate Live! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chamber AudioSENATE Chamber AudioAlabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-17018000526414301542009-05-14T14:31:00.001-05:002009-05-14T14:34:52.581-05:00Senate overrides Governor Riley's veto on HB175After passing numerous local bills this afternoon, the senate called up HB175, sponsored by Representative Jimmy Martin, pertaining to alcohol sales. This bill would authorize municipal option elections in municipalities having a population of 500 or more. Governor Riley used his veto on HB175 but the Senate voted to override the Governor veto with a vote of 18 yeas and 11 nays. The senate Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-33780835324581751162009-05-14T11:55:00.002-05:002009-05-14T11:56:18.001-05:00Bishop videoTo see the video of Senator Bishop punching Senator Lowell Barron in 2007 click on the link below. View videoAlabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338412780166608140.post-7187565251255986342009-05-14T11:52:00.001-05:002009-05-14T11:56:31.331-05:00House Filibustering Over Tax Preparer BillThe Alabama House has been debating SB 201 sponsored by Senator Quinton Ross for the past 45 minutes.The bill would regulate individual income tax preparers and require those who provide such services to register with a State Board of Individual Income Tax Preparers.Proponents argue that this bill will protect consumers seeking assistance from income tax preparers by ensuring that persons Alabama Politics-Decision 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/04133403415840735298noreply@blogger.com0