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The 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

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In case you missed Inside Alabama's Legislature with Bob Howell last week, check it out below.Watch Inside Alabama's Legislature

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Rick Journey hosts the weekly Strategy Room on Monday, May 18, 2009. Watch the Stategy Room!Look for a legislative wrap up coming soon.

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Speaker 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 final

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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

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The 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

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The 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.

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Ferociously 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.

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The 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.

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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

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The 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.

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After 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

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The 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.

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In a 64 to 35 vote, the Alabama House did not concur with the Governor Riley's changes to the General Fund Budget.

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Lt. 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

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In a 101 – 0 vote, the Alabama House added ferrets to the list of animals required to be vaccinated (SB 469).

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The 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 originators

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Listen to the House and Senate Live! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chamber AudioSENATE Chamber Audio

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After 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

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To see the video of Senator Bishop punching Senator Lowell Barron in 2007 click on the link below. View video

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The 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

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Today Senator Charles Bishop, a republican from Jasper, announced that he will not run for re-election to the Alabama Senate in 2010. Senator Bishop has served three terms in the Alabama Senate. Bishop issues this statement: “I have been blessed in my life,” said Bishop. “I have lived the American dream, and that dream for everyone is now in danger on both the national and state level, somewhere

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The Alabama Senate convened this morning at 11:00 am and began to take up confirmations. After passing over twenty-five confirmations the Senate is now taking House message. Stay tuned for more updates from the Alabama Senate. Remember, you can also follow up on TWITTER!

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Rick Journey brings you the latest in legislation in the Strategy Room.

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Watch the Strategy RoomWBRC's Rick Journey brings you the latest in legislation in the Strategy Room.

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WATCH INSIDE ALABAMA’s LEGISLATURE

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The House and Senate continue to work into the evening. The House of Representatives adopted a new special order calendar at 5:30 pm.

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This afternoon the Alabama House concurred with the Senate on the General Fund Budget. The budget will now go to Governor Riley's desk for his signature.

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Representatives Barry Mask and Mac McCutcheon just held an impromptu press conference on the importance of the disputed 9 million dollars for the department of corrections in the general fund budget. According to both, it could cost 187 jobs and possible facility closures. The funding to the department of correction's- in house version of budget- was a bare bones budget, it provided for

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The Alabama House of Representatives voted this afternoon to send the General Fund Budget back to the conference committee. The House and Senate continue to meet in unique/historic conditions. Follow us on Twitter-AlabamaPolitics

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The Alabama State House is closed until Monday, May 11th at the very earliest due to intense flooding this morning and early afternoon. Members and staff are allowed in only to retrieve personal belongings.

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The Alabama House and Senate continue to convene in chaotic circumstances. The Alabama House is currently discussing the General Fund Budget. The Alabama Senate is hearing a message from the Governor pertaining to an amendment to on SB413.

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Senator Phil Poole has begun to filibuster this afternoon. Poole appears to be picking up where he left off from his former filibusters this session. Lt. Governor Folsom noted that cloture might be something members want to review if Senator Poole continues to filibuster. Currently Senator Jimmy Holly is addressing the body noting the historical meaning of meeting in the Old Senate Chambers in

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The Alabama House and Senate came back from their recess this afternoon at the Alabama State Capitol. The House is meeting in their old House chambers and the Senate is meeting in their old chambers as well. Conditions are not great for much work to take place but they continue to convene. Some senators before taking their desk posed for pictures. We will have photos soon from the Capitol. Stay

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Follow todays live blog on Twitter from the Alabama Capitol!ALABAMA POLITICS

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The Alabama State House is being evacuated and the House and Senate will reconvene at the Alabama Capitol at 1:30 pm CST.

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Picture #1: Dark clouds over the Alabama CapitolPicture #2: Flooding at the entrance of the Alabama State HousePicture #3: Representatives working in the dark in the House of RepresentativesPicture #4: Representative Chris England having to take the stairsThis morning the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate convened at 10:00 pm CST. By 10:30 both houses stood in recess due to intense

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The Alabama House and Senate have recessed for thirty minutes due to flooding in the lower levels of the state house. State House security has turned off the elevators and Senators and House of Representative member's vehicles are flooded in the lower parking deck. Senator Harri Anne Smith said that her new vehicle is flooded to the steering wheel. Smith also noted that in the employee parking

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HB 71, given a thumbs-up from the House, creates a Class A misdemeanor for individuals selling counterfeit tickets to events such as sporting events. It also specifies that the ticket must have the face value printed on it even if the ticket is being sold at a greater price than the original price authorized.

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The House just passed HB719 by a vote of 70 – 20. Sponsored by Rep. Ken Guin, this bill makes physical education mandatory for students enrolled in grades K – 8. Currently, students may be allowed to substitute other courses such as music and band for physical education. This bill removes that option.Concerns were raised in the House that physical education classes tend to be oversized, and

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Senator Trip Pittman along with senate republicans are stalling a vote on HB64 sponsored by Representative Buskey. HB64 would require the posting of notices of vacancies in the position of State Superintendent of Education, county and city superintendents of education, Chancellor of Postsecondary Education, and certain chief executive officers. Pittman is currently taking his first hour by

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Today the House agreed upon a calendar that began with three bills to then be followed by a ten minute calendar.With a ten minute calendar, House members agree to speak no longer than 10 minutes on any given bill after which they will vote on the bill.Things did not progress so smoothly, however. The first three bills consumed the last 3 1/2 hours in the House, and they are just now beginning

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Listen to the Alabama House LIVE!

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With a vote of 13 yeas and 15 nays, the senate did not override Governor Riley's veto on HB175. HB175, sponsored by Representative Jimmy Martin, pertains to alcohol sales and would authorize municipal option elections in municipalities having a population of 500 or more.

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The Senate is currently debating overriding Governor Riley’s veto on HB175 pertaining to alcohol sales which would authorize municipal option elections in municipalities having a population of 500 or more. Senator Hank Erwin continues to filibuster on this legislation. Allowing Senator Quinton Ross to speak; Ross condemned the body for not allowing Senator Bobby Singleton’s bill, SB135, to come

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SB407, sponsored by Senator Rodger Bedford, pertaining to the lawful possession of a firearms in a motor vehicle was carried with Senator Author Orr's amendment pending. Senator Vivan Figures was not pleased with Senator Zeb Little, majority leader of the senate democrats, asking to call over this piece of legislation because it stood in the way of the amendments she wanted to offer. Figures

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The Alabama Senate is currently debating SB407 pertaining to the lawful possession of a firearm in a parked motor vehicle. Senator Rodger Bedford is the sponsor of this bill and believes it is important for citizens to have this right. Bedford made reference to a person driving home on a deserted road and getting a flat tire. Senator Trip Pittman also noted that some workers enjoy hunting before

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The Alabama Senate discussed SJR135 sponsored by Senator Del Marsh pertaining to the Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) program. This resolution would set up a committee that would study the problem with the PACT program and require that they report their findings on the fifth legislative day of the 2010 session. Senator Rodger Bedford spoke on the bill nothing that this is not a problem

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Governor Bob Riley spoke with the media this morning at 11:30. Riley noted that he has four or five projects that he is interested in seeing passed this legislative session. The PACT program is one of those programs that the Governor believes the senate needs to act on now. Governor Riley said that he is not satisfied with the resolution that was passed pertaining to the PACT program earlier in

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Governor Riley continues to visit the senate speaking with a number of members. Riley spent at least twenty minutes huddled with Lt. Governor Jim Folsom and Senator Trip Pittman. Currently Governor Riley is speaking with Senator Lowell Barron; by their facial reactions and hand movements their conversation must be interesting. Senator Scott Beason asked for Senator Hank Sanders’ resolution, SJR26

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Chair of the Government Appropriations Committee in the House, Rep. John Knight, spoke this morning in reference to the version of the General Fund Budget that was passed late last night by the Senate.Because of the number of changes that were made to the version the House passed, Rep. Knight proposed that the budget go to a conference committee. He elaborated that they had worked very hard to

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Governor Riley is currently visiting the Alabama Senate. Pictured, Govenor Bob Riley, Lt. Governor Jim Folsom, Senator Trip Pittman

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This morning, the House briefly debated HJR 91 that would call for a constitutional convention in Alabama.With disagreement in the House over the matter and a full calendar ahead to consider for this legislative day, the House tabled the resolution so as to move forward with the business of the House today.

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The Alabama Senate convened this morning at 10:00 pm just twelve hours after adjourning late last night. After passing a resolution by Senator Linda Coleman, Senator Rodger Bedford brought up SB56 pertaining to water and sewer services. Senator Larry Dixon questioned Bedford to insure that Montgomery County was exempt. Following Dixon, Senator Jabo Waggoner of Vestavia Hills questioned Bedford

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A bill we followed in committee last week received the go-ahead vote in the House early into the evening hours. By a 99 – 0 vote, HB 810 passed the House. This bill makes it a criminal offense for a school official to engage in sexual activity with a student.Per our coverage of the committee meeting last week, the version which came out of committee included language that defined an age limit

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The senate held a quorum call at 10:00 pm CST this evening. With only sixteen senators present in the chamber, Lt. Governor Folsom adjourned the Senate until 10:00am CST tomorrow morning. Senate republicans exited the chamber just prior to a quorum call in a chance to keep the body from reaching quorum and continuing with business.

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At 9:53 pm the Alabama Senate passed the General Fund Budget with a vote of 29 yeas and 3 nays. The Senate continues to convene in the late hours of the night.

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Senator Bobby Singleton and Senator Rodger Bedford are fired up and want to get to work this evening. Singleton asked the senate to pass the general fund budget and then allow Senator Lowell Barron, rules chairman, to propose another special order calendar with BINGO on top of the calendar so the Senate could work into the wee hours of the night. Singleton noted that if BINGO was the first bill

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The Alabama Senate continues to meet with the General Fund Budget being read at length. The reading of the one hundred twenty eight page budget began at 4:55 and is currently just past half way through. It is estimated to take until 8:30 pm to finish HB746's full reading. Since beginning its reading at length at 4:55, two quorum calls have passed which keeps the senate in session.

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The Alabama Senate is still meeting; currently HB746 by Representative Knight, the General Fund Budget, is being read at length. Senator Ben Brooks who requested the reading at length also requested a quorum call which passed at 6:15 pm.Stay tuned for more updates from the Alabama Senate.

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The House passed two firearms bills late in the day today.The first, HB596, prohibits the possession, sale, or use of short-barreled rifles or shotguns.The second bill, HB362, allows for lawful possession of a firearm in a parked motor vehicle. This legislation was aimed at allowing employees of companies to lawfully keep their personal firearm inside the vehicle while on the companies’ premesis.

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For all of you catfish lovers out there, the House passed HB 473 late in the day today which will require food service establishments to display where the catfish they are serving originated.With growing public concerns over the safety of foreign foods coming into the United States, this bill will give further protection and information to the consumer.It was pointed out on the House floor that

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The senate voted on a petition to cloture Senator Ben Brooks and the filibustering senate republicans this afternoon at 4:45 pm. With a vote of 18 yeas and 11 nays the petition to cloture was successful. The senate republicans pleaded with those who wished to cloture for more time to review the general fund budget. Immediately following, Senator Rodger Bedford offered an amendment to the General

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Senate republicans continue to filibuster the General Fund Budget. Currently Senator Larry Dixon is at the mic stalling passage of the budget.

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Standing in support of the bill that would remove the sales tax from groceries, Representative James Thomas (D) hailed that this, referring to HB 116, "is the most ethical thing we can do for the citizens of the state of Alabama." He told members not to even think about bringing another bill – which he later specified as the ethics bill. Representative Thomas said that they would have to

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Click here to listen to the Alabama House of Representatives Live!

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Today’s House consent calendar began with HB 116, the grocery tax bill sponsored by Representative John Knight. For those of you who have been following our blog this session, you will recall that this is the very same bill that virtually shut down the House with a filibuster for a month. Its presence on today’s operating calendar was the fourth time it has appeared for a vote.Representative

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The Alabama Senate is currently debating the General Fund Budget. Senator Jimmy Holly is filibustering the budget at the moment. LISTEN to the General Fund Budget debate LIVE!

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Senator Hank Erwin continues to speak against SB263, share stories, and speak on the evils of consuming alcohol. Erwin says he would ban all alcohol if he had it his way. Stay connected for more happenings from the Alabama Senate.

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The Alabama Senate is currently debating SB263 by Senator Steve French regarding the sale of wine with increased alcohol content. Senator Hank Erwin continues to filibuster on this legislation, but Senator French noted that he wants to get this legislation passed this session. Debate on the General Fund Budget will commence momentarily, stay tuned.

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LISTEN LIVE!

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This morning the Alabama Senate convened at 10:00 am, Senator Trip Pittman opened the morning by reading a letter from Paul Harvey Jr. thanking the body for the resolution they passed on behalf of his father, Paul Harvey Sr. upon his death. Following Senator Pittman’s comments, Senator Bobby Denton rose to the mic for a point of personal privilege to plead with the Senate to put their ill

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Watch Inside Alabama's Legislature with Bob Howell and special guests Senator Wendell Mitchell and Representative Jay Love.CLICK HERE if the video does not load.

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The Senate Democratic Caucus held a press conference this afternoon to discuss the failure of the Senate Republican Caucus to support passage of SB460. SB460, sponsored by Senate Pro Tem Rodger Smitherman (D) of Birmingham, would allow persons who do not qualify for unemployment compensation to have their eligibility re-determined. The democratic caucus accused the senate republicans of having no

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In a 67 to 24 vote, SB 373 that will deregulate landline telephone service has passed the House. Since the bill has already passed the Senate, it goes to the Governor’s Office for final approval.

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In one of the liveliest speeches given from the House floor this legislative session, Representative Alvin Holmes scolded the Public Service Commission, and more particularly, the three newest members, Susan Parker, Jan Cook, and Lucy Baxley Smith. He emphatically declared that they were the “sorriest members of the Public Service Commission and need to be given a barbed-wire enema.”

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After much debate, SB135 failed to receive its budget isolation resolution for the second time within a week.

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Before lunch, debate began on SB 373, a utilities bill that would deregulate residential landline telephone service, and lawmakers continue to debate the issue this afternoon.Through deregulation, the Public Service Commission would no longer have oversight of residential landline telephone service. Some lawmakers are concerned that this legislation will adversely affect citizens living in rural

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A heavy catfish lunch set the Alabama Senate up for some high emotions on local bills. After Senator Lowell Barron introduced the special order calendar, Senator Hank Erwin rose to the mic to speak against the calendar. Not agreeing with the first bills on the calendar, Senator Erwin voiced his concerns and intentions to filibuster. Senator Larry Means rose to the mic to question Senator Erwin

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Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee considered two separate ethics reform bills, HB 582 and HB 594.During the meeting, Governor Riley’s Policy Director, Bryan Taylor, presented a Power Point presentation that gave an overview of what this legislation actually does since the bills themselves are lengthy.HB 582 would: - Reorganize the ethics code to be more user-friendly - Set new

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The Alabama Senate concurred with a resolution offered by the House of Representatives this morning to set the final meeting days for the 2009 legislative session.The schedule is as follows: May 5-7 (3 day legislative week)May 14-15th with the last legislative day on May 15th.

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Convening this morning at 10:00 am; the Senate opened with a point of personal privilege for Senator Wendell Mitchell to recognize the Mayor of Montgomery, Todd Strange and his visitor Massimo Mallegni, mayor of Pietrasanta, Italy. The mayor addressed the full body conveying that he has visited the United States at least five times but he feels like he has really seen the U.S. since he has been

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The Education Budget just passed the House unanimously by a vote of 103 – 0. Since some slight changes were made from the version the Senate sent down, it will go back to the Senate for approval before going to the Governor's Office.

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Representative Barry Mask of Elmore County (R) expressed concerns over specific programs’ funding being cut in this budget as opposed to the budget proposed by Governor Riley. He pointed out the Alabama Reading Initiative which has been nationally acclaimed. Alabama was #1 for gains in 4th grade reading – it was the single largest gain in the nation. Yet, this budget cuts approximately $5

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Senator Erwin continued to speak against SB263, which would raise the alcohol content in table wine. Erwin informed the full body that he has never had a taste of alcohol for three reasons; one, he is a believer in Jesus and believes it would not please Christ and affect his testimony, two, because he does not want to set a bad example for young people, and three, he does not need it.Senator Ben

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The House began debate of the Education Budget this afternoon. The Senate had already passed their version of the Education Budget during session last week.Representative Richard Lindsey presented an overview of the budget emphasizing that the focus of this budget was to save jobs. He said, referring to the House membership, “You wanted to save as many jobs as you could, and we have done that

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Senator Singleton decided to carry over SB132 and call up the House version of Free the Hops, HB373 by Representative Thomas Jackson, on which Senator Ben Brooks’ amendment was attached. Singleton carried over HB373 at the call of the chair which he can bring up at any time, especially when Senator Erwin is out of the chamber.The senate is currently taking up SB263, which would allow the sale of

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Senator Bobby Singleton’s bill SB132 “Free the Hops” which would allow the sale of specialty beers in the state of Alabama with higher alcohol content is on the senate floor this afternoon. Once the legislation came before the full body, Senator Hank Erwin was the first to rise to the microphone to voice his concern and disdain for the bill. Erwin said that if he had it his way, he would not have

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The Alabama Senate convened this afternoon at 1:00 pm CST. Following announcements the full body adopted a sixty bill special order calendar. On that calendar were some controversial bills such as SB132 “Free the hops” as well as SB407 pertaining to firearm possession.

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Today, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring former Alabama Head Football Coach Gene Stalling’s son, John Mark Stalling, who passed away approximately three months ago.Coach Stalling’s son was born in 1962 with Down syndrome. For more information on “Johnny”, click on the following link to a story from the Dallas News.

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Watch Inside Alabama’s Legislature

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It may be 5:00 somewhere but not at the Alabama Statehouse. Perhaps lawmakers have not looked at their watches for the last hour, but it is 5:14 and the House is still in session.This is the first time in over a month that the legislature has remained in session past 5:00. Three bills have passed this afternoon; however, filibustering over the grocery tax has begun yet again.

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Upon a questionable procedural vote in the Alabama House this afternoon, Representative Barry Mask ( R ), Elmore County, gave a spirited speech livening up an otherwise boring afternoon in the House Chamber.After two hours of discussing the calendar, a procedural vote was taken to debate Representative Alvin Holmes’ hate crimes bill. Not actually receiving enough votes for the bill to move

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The Alabama senate completed its fourteen page special order calendar with over one hundred bills. Controversial bills were carried over at the call of the chair but the Alabama senate functioned much better than the filibustering house this afternoon.The senate continues to work beyond its special order calendar.

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With over one hundred local bills, the Alabama Senate is flying through its ambitious special order calendar.

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Today at 11:00, a joint session was held in the House chamber to honor law enforcement officers. Governor Bob Riley, Attorney General Troy King, Lt. Governor Jim Folsom, along with members of both the House and Senate were all in attendance to participate in the ceremony.Each year, one recipient is chosen to receive the Legislative Metal of Honor for Law Enforcement. This year’s award went to

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