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• seeing this uh throughout Alabama seeing this uh throughout Alabama agencies agencies agencies we we
• to these Law support from Alabama to these Law support from Alabama to these Law Enforcement Officers
• House of corrupt here in the Alabama House of corrupt here in the Alabama House of Representatives on
• should have updated this this of Alabama should have updated this this of Alabama should have updated
• in the state of Alabama that crime the state of Alabama that crime the state of Alabama that crime is

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• No one will have to ship special devices to Alabama.
• sexual exploitation that Alabama SB186 does pass constitutional muster.
• Knox argued in a subtext that Alabama should not be... In a subtext, Mr.
• Knox argued that Alabama should not be the first. I thought about that.
• The App Store has no lines that say, "You're now in the Alabama App Store." It's just fluid.

Bills: SB186, SB187

Keywords: internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice

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• Welcome to the Alabama Senate. stand. Welcome to the Alabama Senate.
• Alabama.
• Welcome to Alabama Senate. please stand. Welcome to Alabama Senate.
• children of Alabama. children of Alabama.
• <02:34:21.520> So Alabama. University of West Alabama. So Alabama.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow introduction of bills and committee reports throughout the day. The Senate also received several House messages referring bills to committee, including local constitutional amendments for Limestone, Blount, and Mobile counties, a human cloning bill, a Fair Campaign Practices Act bill, a public education bill, a court fees bill, and a physician assistance bill. Committee reports were then taken up. The Finance and Taxation General Fund, Confirmations, State Governmental Affairs, County and Municipal Government, Education Policy, Banking and Insurance, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Transportation and Energy, and Local Legislation committees all reported a number of bills favorably, many with amendments or substitutes. Several measures were advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day, and the Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Eileen Meyer and Tiffany Martin to the Alabama Board of Midwifery, Jennifer Ag, Jerry Gross, and Edgar Hower II to the University of West Alabama Board of Trustees, Patricia Sims, Tony Cochran, and Sandy Stimson to the Alabama State Port Authority Board of Directors. The Senate then adopted a special order calendar under Senate Resolution 34, setting the order of business for the 10th legislative day. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 161, the App Store Accountability Act, which was described as a child-protection measure requiring parental permission, age verification by app stores, accurate app age ratings, and limits on minors entering contracts through app downloads. Senators speaking in support said the bill was needed to protect children from harmful online content and preserve parental control, and they discussed an amendment clarifying the meaning of “act” and preserving compliance with other state age-verification laws. The debate was ongoing in the portion provided, and no final vote on HB 161 appears in this excerpt.

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• Is anyone here from the Alabama State Course of Study? I believe this is...
• Moving on to the Alabama State Board of Banking, I believe I saw...
• I work for Bank Independent in North Alabama. We're a community bank.
• Birmingham, Alabama.
• I am the CEO of the Hispanic Immigrant Center of Alabama in Birmingham.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• This resolution is offered in Alabama.
• Alabama.
• <00:38:43.440> Army Robertson recognizing Alabama Army Robertson recognizing Alabama Army
• Alabama House of Representatives. Alabama House of Representatives.
• the Alabama Port Authority.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Welcome to Alabama Senate. please stand. Welcome to Alabama Senate.
• Alicia Cannon on 50 years of serving the state of Alabama and the Alabama judicial system.
• Alabama judicial system.
• and the Alabama judicial system.
• with business in the state of Alabama. with business in the state of Alabama.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science. The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee. The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.

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• recognized and welcome to the Alabama recognized and welcome to the Alabama House of House of House
• be Auburn you celebration like Alabama be Auburn you celebration like Alabama be Auburn you know and
• a Alabama home weekend or any Alabama a Alabama home weekend or any Alabama a Alabama home game weekend
• state Alabama State University Alabama state Alabama State University Alabama state Alabama State University
• children safe kids Alabama Safe Alabama children safe kids Alabama Safe Alabama children safe kids Alabama

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:02:50.720> Our Retirement Systems of Alabama. Our Retirement Systems of Alabama.
• Alabama Department of Corrections. Alabama Department of Corrections.
• state al state of Alabama state al state of Alabama gave<00:37:17.680> them<00:37:17.920>
• They were falling apart in Alabama.
• of Alabama and our and the taxpayers. of Alabama and our and the taxpayers.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• Ladies and gentlemen, the Alabama Senate will now come to order.
• Whereas an extraordinary occasion exists in the State of Alabama which requires the Legislature to convene
• of the State of Alabama shall convene in special session in the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama
• special primary election for electing members of the United States House of Representatives and the Alabama
• House of Representatives and the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama State<00:12:21.000

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened in special session after the governor’s proclamation calling lawmakers to Montgomery to address primary elections. The proclamation stated that the Legislature may consider legislation creating special primary elections for U.S. House and Alabama Senate districts whose boundaries are changed by a court order, and that any other legislation would require a two-thirds vote to be considered and passed during the session. After prayer, the pledge, and roll call, the Senate established a quorum with 32 senators present and agreed to excuse absent members. The chamber then introduced three bills: Senate Bill 1 on primary elections, referred to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development; Senate Bill 2 on redistricting, referred to the same committee; and Senate Bill 3 on redistricting, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Resolution 1, notifying the House that the Senate had convened, and Senate Joint Resolution 2, appointing a committee to notify the governor that the Legislature was in special session. No substantive debate or votes on the bills occurred, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m.

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• Touching story, I think a number of networks across the country have carried this, this story about these
• providers are not among those fired or other positions that are very important in kind of keeping that network
• In the meantime, AWP stands ready with our national network to assist when necessary.
• fellow veterans actively participate in creating a supportive environment, it helps build a strong network
• I know in my state of Alabama, you know, you can throw all the money at it, you won't.

Keywords: veterans, mental health, suicide prevention, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program, HOPE Act, BRAVE Act, Every State Counts for Vets Mental Health Act, advocacy, legislation, mental health resources

Summary: The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.

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• <00:31:42.720> and<00:31:42.960> we Alabama, and Washington. and we Alabama, and Washington
• And finally, Achieve recruits a robust network of employers and volunteers from the local community and
• of employers and volunteers from network of employers and volunteers from the<00:41:08.960> local
• And so again what we're trying to do is build a network of an ecosystem so that one organization doesn't
• And so again what we're trying to do is build a network of an ecosystem so that one organization doesn't

Bills: HF3650, HF2238

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades

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• And did you know that 96% of Alabama.
• potential dangers and harms for Alabama potential dangers and harms for Alabama children<00:21:12.240
• recent poll found that 83% of Alabama recent poll found that 83% of Alabama parents<00:23:15.600
• have an immediate impact on Alabama have an immediate impact on Alabama families. families. families
• in Alabama in Alabama in<00:26:14.880> our<00:26:15.360> families in our families

Bills: HB161

Keywords: building codes, standardization, commercial construction, architectural services, energy conservation, federal compliance, local governance, 923, senate, all

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• Dear Lord, we thank you for this day and for the opportunity to serve the people of Alabama.
• I'm from lower Alabama and... ...from lower Alabama and now live in Prattville.
• I'm the commander of the 62nd Troop Command, which is in Opalika, Alabama.
• You still have to find a position, and that position may likely be in Alabama.
• I almost forgot, but he belongs to DC. ...on loan from Alabama.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• He is a pastor of Leon Baptist Church in Leon, Alabama, and his guests are Representative Underwood.
• <00:10:23.760> Tonight,<00:10:24.560> uh Alabama State Capital.
• Tonight, uh Alabama State Capital.
• >> And are they all in Alabama? >> And are they all in Alabama?
• Dallas County when counties in Alabama.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• There's three from Alabama, I guess, on hemp or whatever the...
• My name is Molly Cole, and I represent the Alabama Hemp and Vape Association.
• Alabama should follow suit.
• I'd love to see the data on how many cases there are in Alabama.
• So is your farm in Alabama or in St. Florian? Is your farm in Alabama or in St. Florian?

Bills: HB194, SB87, SB237

Keywords: healthcare, advanced practice nursing, nurse collaboration, medical board, nursing board, committee structure, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC

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• <00:05:01.360> State Patricia Anne Jones to the Alabama State Patricia Anne Jones to the Alabama
• Bobby Singleton to the Alabama State Bobby Singleton to the Alabama State University<00:11:10.160>
• <00:28:10.399> that of the Legislature of Alabama that of the Legislature of Alabama that
• the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. the Alabama Board of Funeral Services.
• Alabama, we've been get them here.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 28 senators present. The body agreed to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading and adopt the previous journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The presiding officer also recognized several guests on the floor and in the gallery, including an intern from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and guests of Senator Chambliss. Committee reports focused on confirmations for Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. Patricia Anne Jones (Confirmation 79), Angela Star (Confirmation 80), and Bobby Singleton (Confirmation 78) each received favorable committee reports and were confirmed by the full Senate, with roll-call votes showing unanimous or near-unanimous support. The chamber spent considerable time in lighthearted debate and personal remarks during Singleton’s confirmation before adopting the motion and confirming him. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 81 commending the Coach Safely Foundation for youth sports injury mitigation, and several other resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, including Johnny Williams, Jim America, Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, and retired Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prricett. A resolution encouraging Alabama public high schools to form a consortium was also adopted. On local bills, the Senate passed Senate Bill 243 regarding Jefferson County and House Bill 532 regarding Shelby County, both by using the previous roll and with no opposition. The Rules Committee then reported a special order calendar for the 22nd legislative day, which the Senate adopted 30-0. The special order calendar included bills on the Board of Funeral Services, the Public Service Commission, tax abatements, electric utilities, child support, dogs, school lands, Chambers County, and real property. The first special-order bill taken up was Senate Bill 107 by Senators Figures and Gudger, concerning the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. Senators discussed the bill’s purpose of funding the board’s increased duties, the effect on funeral home license fees, and an amendment offered by Senator Bell to reduce certain fees. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was explained as not affecting pre-need funeral arrangements. Debate continued as members asked questions about costs to families and funeral homes, but the chamber had not yet reached final disposition of the bill by the end of the excerpt.

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• At the same time, as I understand, Alabama has what they say 500.
• But people in in Alabama and all cities.
• This proposal says if those benchmarks are not met and if Alabama gets involved and if Alabama, i.e.
• if Aaliyah i.e. the state of Alabama if Aaliyah i.e. the state of Alabama expends<00:29:37.600><
• That's what happens in the Alabama Legislature.

Bills: SB298, SB91

Keywords: Florence, Lauderdale County, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, land annexation, military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, aeronautics, Department of Defense, 923, senate, all

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• It deals with the Alabama Uniform ALI.
• that deal with the Alabama lawyers that deal with the Alabama Uniform<00:54:38.400> Trust<00:
• We want to criminalize that behavior in Alabama because Alabama is only one of a few states that still
• through the Alabama Senate. Correct. through the Alabama Senate. Correct. Surprising.
• Clark said, it establishes the Alabama Clark said, it establishes the Alabama Voting<01:05:02.960

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• is a person from Alabama. is a person from Alabama.
• in the state of Alabama and the nation. in the state of Alabama and the nation.
• Welcome to Alabama Senate. please stand. Welcome to Alabama Senate.
• Alabama, District 33, Okay. Alabama, District 33, Okay.
• Alabama. Alabama.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened, heard a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the prior journal. The chamber received House messages, including referral of Senate Confirmation 89 for Rex Jones to the Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Funds Management Board, and concurred in Senate Bill 231 after a 30-0 vote. Several local House bills were referred to the Committee on Local Legislation. During personal remarks, Senator Coleman-Madison recognized Women’s History Month and highlighted Alabama native Mary Ellen Jolly and her book, "Accidental Activist," praising women who support the legislature. The Senate then processed committee reports, including favorable reports on multiple Finance and Taxation General Fund bills (SB 143, 144, 145 with substitute, 152, 153, 154, 162, 226 with substitute, and 146 with substitute and one abstention), as well as confirmations for Nancy Sandford, Marty Abrams, and Jim Page to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, all of which were confirmed. Committee reports also advanced several county and municipal and local legislation measures, including SB 292, HB 351, HB 141, HB 273, HB 504, HB 488, SB 343, and SB 346. On the floor, SB 333 on class two municipalities passed after adoption of its BIR and committee amendment, and HB 308, a proposed constitutional amendment for Mobile County, passed after the Senate tabled the committee amendment, adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Figures, and approved the certification resolution. SB 334 for Shelby County, SB 339 for Crenshaw County, and HB 507 for Covington County also passed, with certification resolutions adopted where required. The governor returned SB 228 with an executive amendment, and the Senate concurred 33-0. The Rules Committee report set the special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing bills including SB 91, SB 280, SB 181, SB 237, SB 326, SB 255, HB 77, HB 104, HB 110, HB 271, HB 362, HB 332, HB 429, SB 211, HB 125, HB 122, HB 124, SB 140, SB 199, and SB 332. Senator Singleton spoke at length criticizing the handling of minority-sponsored bills and questioning several measures, and after debate the Senate adopted the special order calendar 34-0. SB 91 was then carried over at the call of the chair.

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• . $32 million to continue support for the CORE Network, a first-in-the-nation coordinated system connecting
• How are we addressing the issue of there not being a robust provider network out there for those individuals
• How are we addressing the issue of there not being a robust provider network out there for those individuals
• They are, proximity-wise, very close to states like Alabama, which actually offer $28 an hour.
• considering many of our prisons are in the panhandle they are proximity wise very close to states like Alabama

Keywords: 998, house, all