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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is not... we're just adding to an existing code a class of persons that would be protected from
  • This is not we're just adding to an<00:10:04.560> existing<00:10:04.959> code<00:10:05.279
  • class<00:10:05.839> of<00:10:06.080> persons<00:10:06.399> that an existing code
  • a class of persons that an existing code a class of persons that would<00:10:06.880> be<00:10
  • law enforcement agency to of the Alabama law enforcement agency to post<00:39:11.440> reports
Keywords: 1136, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Rules Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • declaring February 24th, 2026 as Alabama declaring February 24th, 2026 as Alabama links<00:11:27.920
  • Alabama judicial system. >> Entertain a motion. >> So move. >> Moved by Fner or second by Clark.
  • >> HR 162 by Oliver encouraging the Alabama >> HR 162 by Oliver encouraging the Alabama
  • <00:14:26.959> and<00:14:27.199> the<00:14:27.279> Alabama state of Alabama
  • and the Alabama state of Alabama and the Alabama judicial<00:14:28.160> system.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Apr 2nd, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Alabama. Alabama.
  • Welcome to the Alabama Senate.
  • you've made on the state of Alabama. you've made on the state of Alabama.
  • state of Alabama. And we love you, sir. state of Alabama. And we love you, sir.
  • Alabama.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages referring House Bill 614 on supplemental appropriations and House Bill 224 on the distribution and use of tax funds to the Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Committee reports followed on several bills, including favorable reports for House Bills 169, 542, 593, and 13, with HB 542 amended in committee. The Senate also referred Senator Orr’s proposed rules change to the Rules Committee. A series of resolutions were taken up and adopted, including Senate Resolution 109 creating the Alabama Boating Safety Task Force, Senate Joint Resolutions 102 and 103, House Joint Resolutions 237, 215, 216, 218, and 235, Senate Joint Resolution 88 supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s nuclear life cycle innovation effort, Senate Joint Resolution 93 creating a rural EMS and volunteer fire department study commission, Senate Joint Resolution 94 commending Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa Officer of the Year honorees, and Senate Joint Resolution 110 commending William Riley Hawkins Jr. on his retirement from AARP Alabama. The Senate also recognized several guests in the gallery, including local school superintendents and a student visitor. The chamber then moved through local legislation, adopting BRs and passing numerous local bills and constitutional amendments, including measures for Mobile, Prichard, Class 2 municipalities, Mingo County, Talladega County, Perry County, Wilcox County, Clay County, Washington County, and Madison County. Senate Bill 376 on Mobile County and Senate Bill 379 on Madison County were both passed and transmitted. Most local bills passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes using the previous roll. The Senate also adopted Special Order Calendar Resolution 111, setting a special order calendar for the 27th legislative day that prioritized a long list of appropriations, education, retirement, dam safety, and higher education bills. On that calendar, House Bills 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 565, and Senate Bill 380 were taken up. HB 235’s committee substitute was tabled, a floor substitute was adopted restoring funding to the McQuain Center and removing some arts grants, and the bill passed. HB 236 passed after a language amendment. HB 237 passed as the Education Opportunities Reserve Fund bill. HB 238 passed after a floor substitute that shifted arts grants, added Voices for Alabama’s Children, adjusted RAISE Act weights, and increased funding for poverty, special education, and gifted students, along with a small amendment. HB 239 passed as the public education employee pay raise bill, with a substitute adding a retiree bonus and members discussing that the bonus would also be carried through SB 380. HB 240, HB 241, HB 242, and HB 565 all passed. SB 380 on the teachers retirement system received committee amendments and was being advanced as the vehicle for the retiree bonus, with Senator Orr explaining the bonus would be about $33 million and based on $1 per month of service for eligible retirees with at least 10 years of service.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Apr 7th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Alabama. Alabama.
  • Welcome to Alabama Senate.
  • Welcome to Alabama Senate.
  • Welcome to the Alabama Smitherman. Welcome to the Alabama Senate.
  • state of Alabama. state of Alabama.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine business including excusing absent senators, adopting the prior journal, and recognizing several guests in the gallery. The chamber also paused to honor Dr. Mark Sullivan, superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, with a Senate resolution commending him as the Alabama Education Association’s 2025-26 outstanding superintendent of the year. Senator Smitherman and Dr. Sullivan both spoke, with Sullivan highlighting Birmingham’s academic gains, reduced failing schools, and lower chronic absenteeism. The Senate then processed a series of House messages and confirmations. It concurred in SB 288 on agriculture authorities and SB 317 on the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services, but non-concurred and sent SB 174 on natural resources and SB 32 on solid waste collection fees to conference. The chamber confirmed numerous appointments, including Rex Jones, William Donahue, Jim Massey, Jason Windham, Alexander Atwater, Charles Dean, Steve McKinnon, Bonnie Temple, Shaniqua Johnson-Enam, Dwayne Jenkins, Troy Skipworth, Gloria Watts, Tracy Doughty, Kevin Ball, Joe D. Briggs, Josh Bryant, Dylan Turk, David R. Pruitt III, and Carol Smitherman, with most confirmations passing on near-unanimous rolls. Committee reports advanced several House bills, including favorable reports on HB 224, 591, 614, 609, 444, 248, 611, 622, 92, and 556, with HB 248 amended. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team for winning the 2026 national championship, and another resolution recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and urging Congress to establish regular budget order. A resolution honoring retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year and a resolution commending John R. Cooper were also adopted. In local legislation, the Senate passed HB 635 for Choctaw County, HB 639 for Escambia County, SB 10 for Tuscaloosa County, HB 315 for class one municipalities after adopting a committee substitute and a friendly amendment, and HB 404 for class one municipalities. Finally, the Committee on Rules reported and the Senate adopted a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing a wide range of bills for priority consideration, including measures on solar power facilities, homestead exemptions, education, guardianships, tax increment districts, legal tender, college tuition, crime victims compensation, motor vehicles, entertainment industry issues, campus chaplains, tax abatements, alcoholic beverage producers, data privacy, constables, insurance, municipal audits, income tax, public high schools, taxation, state health planning, and University of Alabama matters.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Starting in 2025, we'll collaborate with the Alabama League of Municipalities to create the Alabama Municipal
  • It's not just Alabama Community College students who benefit, but also the entire state of Alabama, and
  • We have more than... ...the state of Alabama.
  • Oklahoma or Tennessee, you are teaching for Alabama.
  • The Alabama Literacy Act, the Alabama Numeracy Act, the Turnaround Schools Initiative...
Keywords: 924, joint, all
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Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a new concept in Alabama, but it's not a new concept altogether.
  • And this would just simply allow Alabama to dictate, obviously, to it.
  • So, do we think that's happening today in Alabama? I don't know if it's happening in Alabama.
  • I'm the director of Health Freedom Alabama.
  • Alabama does not consent to being... ...risks.
Bills: HB248, HB311
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 31st, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ladies and gentlemen, the Alabama Senate will now come to order.
  • Welcome to the Alabama Senate. Great to have you today.
  • Great to have Welcome to Alabama Senate. Great to have you<00:17:23.439> today.
  • Welcome to the Alabama Senate. Great to have you today.
  • Welcome to the Alabama Senate. Great to have you today. Message from the House. Mr.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call establishing a quorum of 30 senators. The chamber approved excusing absent senators, dispensed with reading the prior journal, and agreed to allow bill introductions and committee reports throughout the day. Several guests were recognized in the gallery, including local officials, construction representatives for the new statehouse, and advocacy groups. A series of House messages were received and referred to committees, including local bills and constitutional amendments for Macon, Winston, Perry, Montgomery, Mobile, Jefferson, Marengo, Covington, Tuscaloosa, and Madison counties, along with measures on campaign finance, title fraud, public health, workforce, income tax, legal tender, consumer protection, seafood products, carbon dioxide injection wells, and boards of registrars. Committee reports included favorable reports on Senate Bill 374 and House Bill 432 from the Committee on Local Legislation. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 97 commending the University of Alabama on its planned ROTC facility and Student Veteran Center, and Senate Joint Resolution 98 naming a portion of Highway 9 in Elmore County the Lamar S. "Bubba" Woodham Jr. Highway. During personal privilege, Senator Smitherman urged attention to the lack of septic systems in parts of the state and suggested the Senate may need to study the issue, possibly through a resolution or task force. Senator Orr submitted a notice in writing regarding proposed Senate rules changes. The Senate then took up local legislation, adopting budget isolation resolutions and passing multiple local bills and constitutional amendments, including House Bill 569 (Autauga County), House Bill 337 and Senate Bill 371 (Madison County), House Bill 576 (Mobile County), House Bill 529 (Class 2 municipalities), Senate Bill 369 (Lauderdale County), House Bill 612 (Covington County), and House Bill 514 (Tuscaloosa County), with votes largely unanimous or near-unanimous. The Senate recessed until 1:00 p.m. after completing the local calendar items.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • LS, Alabama, House 10, Madison County.
  • I live in Wilmer, Alabama. Big Creek Lake is my home. Wilmer, Alabama. Big Creek Lake is my home.
  • Matthew Prer, Mobile, Alabama.
  • I reside in Wilmer, Alabama.
  • I'm a lifelong resident of Mobile County, Alabama. I live 5 minutes from Big Creek. Alabama.
Bills: HB471, HB473
MI

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection 26-06-23

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • anticipate anybody appealing because of the extension on the days and the conflict in the different code
  • Thank you. ...with because of the extension on the days and the conflict in the different code.
  • it would not be a major impact. ...with the extension on the days and the conflict in the different code
  • was modeled after states like California, Arkansas, New Jersey, D.C., Rhode Island, West Virginia, Alabama
Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection met with a quorum, adopted the June 17 minutes, and took testimony on several bills. Senate Bill 1053, sponsored by Chair Kavanaugh, would raise the acreage cap for neighborhood enterprise zones from 15% to 20% for certain zones. Supporters from Invest Detroit and the City of Detroit said the change would help make housing and redevelopment projects viable, especially in high-tax areas like Detroit, and the bill was reported to the floor on a 6-2 vote. The committee also heard Senate Bill 988, sponsored by Senator Santana, which would extend from 30 to 35 days the deadline to appeal a denied poverty exemption to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. The sponsor and Detroit’s property assessment director described it as a technical alignment with the Tax Tribunal Act and a correction to conflicting timelines; the bill drew support from the Michigan Poverty Law Program, the Michigan Chamber, and the Tax Tribunal, and was reported unanimously. The committee then adopted S-1 substitutes for Senate Bills 1041, 1042, and 1043, the price-gouging package sponsored by Senators Moss, Chang, and Kavanaugh. Sponsors of the price-gouging bills said the package would strengthen Michigan’s emergency price-gouging protections by defining excessive increases during declared emergencies, covering lodging, essential goods and services, and energy products, and giving the Attorney General clearer enforcement tools. Supporters included the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association and the Attorney General’s office, while the Michigan Chamber, Mackinac Center, and NFIB opposed the package. Despite the opposition, all three bills were reported to the floor on 5-3 votes. The meeting adjourned after all reported bills were approved.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 20th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , that the Alabama House of Alabama, that the Alabama House of Alabama, that the Alabama House of Representatives
  • Currently in Alabama, any vehicle registered in Alabama, any vehicle registered in Alabama, any vehicle
  • registered in Alabama has to have insurance on the Alabama has to have insurance on the Alabama has
  • If an Alabama resident and Tennessee If an Alabama resident and Tennessee If an Alabama resident and
  • Alabama Power regions EPCO Boeing Alpha Alabama Power regions EPCO Boeing Alpha Alabama Power Company
Keywords: 1136, house, all
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 9th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, ladies and gentlemen, tonight is the Alabama Beverage Association... ...the Alabama Beverage
  • Anderson for earning the Business Alabama Lifetime Achievement Award in... ...Alabama Lifetime Achievement
  • the state of Alabama is going to be what?
  • Living breathing animal in Alabama. Is that in Alabama? I don't know if it was in Alabama.
  • Members, the Alabama Crime Mr. Speaker.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Number three, if there's a serious threat to public health or safety from a building code violation or
  • Number three, if there's a serious threat to public health or safety from a building code violation or
  • With respect to the building code language, we simply ask for more precision.
  • that have huge policing staffs or code enforcement staffs.
  • Louisiana and just within the last two days, Alabama.
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several bills, mostly receiving due pass recommendations. HB 4020 would raise the maximum annual assessment on insurers that funds the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions fraud unit from $1,050 to $1,350. The sponsor and an industry witness said the increase would support fraud investigations, and the bill passed 9-1 after a roll call vote; the transcript later included a correction stating HB 4020 passed 10-0 with one absent. HB 2255 would extend Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship eligibility for community college students from two academic years/four semesters to four academic years/eight semesters. Maricopa Community Colleges supported the bill, saying it would let community college teacher candidates complete bachelor’s degrees with the same funding available to university students. It passed unanimously. HB 2591, as amended, revised the definition and administration of registered apprenticeships to align with U.S. Department of Labor standards and add requirements such as written agreements, structured training, wage progression, and safety supervision; it also passed unanimously. HB 2680, as amended, narrowed and revised workers’ compensation fraud-related provisions, including insurance disclosure requirements and proof of coverage. Supporters from labor and construction groups said it would help combat premium fraud and protect honest contractors, while the sponsor said the amendment narrowed the bill to address concerns. It passed 10-1. HB 2979 modernized credit union law regarding bylaws, name changes, principal office changes, and certain powers; credit union representatives supported it as a regulatory update, and it passed 11-0. HB 2868 required manufactured-home/mobile-home installation license applicants and renewals to show insurance and fingerprint clearance, and to allow the Department of Housing to set experience, exam, and enforcement rules; it passed 8-1 with two present. The committee also approved a strike-everything amendment to HB 2429 on short-term rentals, allowing local governments to regulate overnight occupancy, extending the violation window for suspending a license from 12 to 24 months, and allowing suspension after certain building code violations. The sponsor and city/county representatives described it as a compromise that restores some local control, while short-term rental advocates and neighborhood groups said it was a step forward but still too limited; the bill passed 8-2 with one present. HB 4011, without the proposed amendment, codified HOA duties to act reasonably and fairly in enforcing rules, and after testimony from attorneys, homeowners, and HOA advocates describing abusive enforcement and the need for clearer standards, it passed 11-0. HB 2397, as amended, required more complete HOA disclosure information to buyers and escrow agents, with supporters saying it would prevent surprise assessments and defects and critics warning some language was still broad; it passed 11-0. Finally, HB 4026 would change a public infrastructure reimbursement program for advanced manufacturing by replacing a $200 million total cap with a $75 million annual cap and adding website-posting requirements for agreements; Queen Creek and economic development witnesses said it was needed to support major manufacturing projects and related infrastructure, and the bill was being discussed when the transcript ended.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The number of Alabama farms decreased by...
  • The number of Alabama farms decreased by 8% from 2017 to 2022. Family-owned. The Alabama Farmers...
  • We have required compliance with the Alabama prompt payroll.
  • And they have members and offices in all 67 Alabama counties.
  • I represent Alabama. I don't represent Tennessee.
Keywords: 923, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Jan 14th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ladies and gentlemen, the Alabama Senate will now come to order.
  • Miss Kovven attended the Spring Alabama.
  • giant not only in the state of Alabama giant not only in the state of Alabama but<00:35:14.079><
  • Uh and here in the Alabama State Senate.
  • And I think we for the state of Alabama.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received several House Joint Resolutions: HJR 2 and HJR 3 to notify the governor that the legislature is in session and to escort the governor to the joint session, HJR 4 mourning the death of Howard Sanderford, and HJR 5 mourning the death of Samuel Allen Harper. Each was taken up by suspension of the rules and adopted without objection. Committee reports followed, with multiple Senate bills receiving favorable reports and being advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day. Reported bills included SB 20, 30, 31, and 41 from Judiciary; SB 19 from Banking and Insurance; SB 12, 28, 35, 42, 93, and 134 from County and Municipal Government; a large group of fiscal and economic development bills including SB 54, 77, 78, 89, 100-103, 113, 122, 126, 127, 128, and 136; and SB 32, 33, 55, 70, 108, 114, and 118 from Veterans and Military Affairs. Several of these reports included amendments, and all were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted SJR 6 honoring former Representative Brian Melton Jr., SJR 7 supporting federal voting rights legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, SJR 8 naming the Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Wilmer, and SJR 9 honoring Samuel Allen Harper. The chamber then adopted SJR 10, a lengthy resolution celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin, with remarks from Senators Figures and Coleman emphasizing her civil rights legacy and the impact of her refusal to give up her bus seat at age 15. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 8:30 a.m. the next day.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Mar 31st, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Alabama. of Alabama.
  • Alabama. Alabama. In 1999, they stripped him of all his power, her power.
  • Alabama and its people into the future. Alabama and its people into the future.
  • of Alabama. of Alabama.
  • >> Alabama and Auburn.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Jan 21st, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Alabama possible advocacy day is in room 602 from 10:30 to 12:30.
  • Alabama possible advocacy day building.
  • The Alabama<00:10:34.720> League<00:10:34.959> of<00:10:35.120> Municipal Alabama
  • <00:19:10.480> under retirement system of Alabama. under retirement system of Alabama. under
  • So, uh just stay weather in Alabama.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chairwoman recognizes the gentlewoman from Alabama, Miss Sule, for five minutes. >> Madam Speaker
  • As a proud daughter of Selma, Alabama, Joanne dedicated her life to the struggle for civil rights and
  • Her tours of Selma, Alabama, were celebrated for being both informative and inspiring.
  • As a proud daughter of Selma,<00:06:29.600> Alabama,<00:06:30.160> Joanne<00:06:30.720>
  • dedicated<00:06:31.280> her Selma, Alabama, Joanne dedicated her Selma, Alabama, Joanne
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Jan 27th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ladies and gentlemen, the Alabama Senate will now come to order.
  • John Waller Giles at the age of 71 in Leverne, Alabama.
  • creating the Alabama Resilience Council. creating the Alabama Resilience Council.
  • creating the Alabama Resilience Council. creating the Alabama Resilience Council.
  • creates the Alabama Resiliency Council. creates the Alabama Resiliency Council.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 30 members. The chamber approved excusing absent senators, dispensed with reading the prior journal, and allowed introduction of bills and committee reports throughout the legislative day. It then took up a series of confirmation reports from the Committee on Confirmations, all of which were approved unanimously, confirming multiple appointees to the State Textbook Committee for Social Studies and Arts Education, including Harilyn Benjamin, Robin Dunn, Dietra Howy, Rebecca Mener, Lakesha Cohill, Kevin King, Kristen Law, and Dana Marie Liur. The Senate also received a gubernatorial message returning House Joint Resolution 4 with an executive amendment; the chamber concurred in the amendment by unanimous consent. House messages reported several bills referred to committees, including measures on state employees retirement, EMS personnel education, seafood dealer licenses, local legislation for Monroville, law enforcement officers, state marine waters, evictions, and taxation. The Senate also re-referred Senate Bill 183 to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development. Under motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 23 honoring Junior Harold Sorrels and Senate Joint Resolution 24 honoring John Waller Giles. The Rules Committee report establishing a special order calendar for the seventh legislative day was adopted, and the Senate then passed several bills on the special order calendar, including SB 136 on the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board, SB 158 on public high schools and military recruiter testing access, SB 22 on the Commission on Uniform State Laws, SB 137 creating the Alabama Resilience Council, SB 60 on criminal procedure, SB 109 on peer-to-peer car sharing, SB 77 on the 911 board, and SB 163 on the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Most of these were adopted by unanimous or near-unanimous voice or roll-call votes, with no recorded opposition. Near the end of the session, senators offered brief personal remarks, including thanks for support during illness and appreciation for floor coordination. The Senate then adjourned on a motion until Thursday, January 29 at 12:15 p.m., with the journal left open until 4:30 p.m. to receive messages.
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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the Alabama Republican Johnson.
  • It's all the taxpayers in Alabama.
  • in Alabama elections. in Alabama elections.
  • the taxpayers in Alabama. the taxpayers in Alabama.
  • Clair County, Alabama. But I'm um St. Clair County, Alabama.
Bills: HB541, SB194
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Transcript Highlights:
  • to be making a difference in Alabama.
  • for the benefit of the citizens of Alabama.
  • . improving the lives of people in Alabama; that is our job.
  • we need to connect to Alabama that we pay.
  • I know over the last three years the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund.
Keywords: 924, joint, all