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• asking that right now AOC holds money for the Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals, and the Court
• So right now AOC is holding money for the Supreme Court, Civil Appeals, and Criminal Appeals.
• Director of courts, we are also asking that right now AOC holds money for the Supreme Court.
• The Court of Civil Appeals' fund holds money for the Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals, and the
• So right now AOC is holding money for the Supreme Court, Civil Appeals, and Criminal Appeals.

Bills: SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292, SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292

Keywords: psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill

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• Supreme Court before we continue?
• I can't remember how many cases, but it's a number from federal courts, state courts.
• It went through the grand jury, through the Supreme Court, and went through a trial with unfavorable
• This gives the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in conjunction with the district attorney and Attorney
• Alabama after the Jag tour.

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, violent crimes, Alabama Supreme Court, employment, criminal record, certificate of employability, occupational licensing, negligent hiring, rehabilitation, limited relief, tribal police, law enforcement

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• The program is administered by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. ...the Alabama Commission
• You mentioned that current Alabama law allows for a 20... ...that current Alabama law allows for a 20
• They come back and they're supervised by basically the courts and... ...supervised by basically the courts
• This is the only way we have that in Alabama. ...the only way we have that in Alabama under a split sentence
• I'm fighting for all victims of Alabama.

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, custodial sexual misconduct, sexual misconduct, inmate abuse, prisoner exploitation, correctional staff, jail staff, detention center, probation officer, parole officer, Department of Corrections, Department of Youth Services, sheriff, county jail, municipal jail

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• If they were to get elected to either the Court of Civil Appeals, Criminal Appeals, or the Supreme Court
• Judge Lewis went from Circuit Court—I forgot what county—to the Court of...
• I'm Robin Heiden, the executive director of Alabama Arise.
• There are 700,000 Alabama children currently on Medicaid in... ...children currently on Medicaid in Alabama
• She's taken him back to court for—it can be a year before she actually gets a court date.

Bills: HB37, HB187, HB177, SB63, HB82, SB48, HB33, HB37, HB33

Keywords: judicial compensation, salary increase, court system, Alabama legislation, judges, HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety

Bills: HB141, HB178, HB179, HB187, HB188, HB527, HB782, HB911, HB916

Keywords: court proceedings, transcription, criminal law, recording, judicial discretion, court reporters, record retention, criminal cases, civil cases, legal proceedings, judicial administration, Louisiana Supreme Court, court reporting services, digital reporting, remote proceedings, virtual courts, court reporter fees, judicial district, statewide revision, costs

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• Our first recommendation is to establish the Alabama Veterans Resource... establish the Alabama Veterans
• The second recommendation is to expand the Traumatic Brain Injury program in Alabama.
• Currently, the Alabama... program in Alabama.
• So Alabama actually has one of the best brain injury programs in the nation.
• program through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Bills: SB241, HB304, HB295, HB361

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, HB295, Alabama National Guard, military punishment, non-judicial punishment, Article 15, court-martial, special court-martial, disciplinary measures, commanding officer, Adjutant General, Governor

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• So, last Tuesday, representatives of my entity, Alabama CASA Network—CASA stands for Court Appointed
• I'm with Alabama of court several years.
• <00:47:58.800> to of authority for juvenile courts to of authority for juvenile courts to
• <00:48:12.079> So,<00:48:12.240> were juvenile courts. So, were juvenile courts.
• >> and other courts. >> and other courts.

Bills: HB227, HB454, SB323, HB266, SB52, SB53, SB296, HB37, HB429, HB93, HB249, HB328, HB111, HB132, HB26, SB261, HB227, HB454, SB323, HB266, SB52, SB53, SB296, HB37, HB429, HB93, HB249, HB328, HB111, HB132, HB26, SB261

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

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• Create it in Tennessee because Alabama.
• can be used against you in Alabama to enhance the sentencing.
• c><00:51:50.720> Alabama.
• here in Alabama. here in Alabama.
• However, he did have six priors Alabama.

Bills: SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226, SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226

Keywords: automated driving systems, oversized vehicles, transportation, regulations, permits, HB192, international wire transfer, wire transfer fee, remittance fee, money transmission business, Alabama Securities Commission, Department of Revenue, Education Trust Fund, ELL instructors, English Language Learner, ESL teachers, income tax credit, remittances, international money transfer, migrant families

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• I pray that you will grant the legislature the wisdom to make good decisions for the citizens of Alabama
• House Bill 341 exempts the first $5,000 of drill pay earned by members of the Alabama National Guard
• from the Alabama state income tax beginning tax year 2027.
• And the total strength for the Alabama National Guard is 12,718.
• the total strength for the Alabama the total strength for the Alabama National<00:36:19.040>

Bills: HB187, HB341, HB4, HB175, HB326

Keywords: HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety, municipal court, district court, circuit court, cosmetology, makeup application

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• does specify the city of Montgomery, I should say—participate in the Employees Retirement Systems of Alabama

Bills: SB208, SB216, HB187

Keywords: Montgomery, retirement system, employees, constitutional amendment, city council, retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312

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• <00:05:38.960> law spouses in the state of Alabama law spouses in the state of Alabama law
• The bill came in the state of Alabama.
• , the Community Foundation of South Alabama, the Community Foundation of West Alabama, the Limestone
• , the Community Foundation of South Alabama, the Community Foundation of West Alabama, the Limestone
• , the Community Foundation of South Alabama, the Community Foundation of West Alabama, the Limestone

Bills: HB187, HB98, HB360, HB394, HB398, HB388, HB187, HB98, HB360, HB394, HB398, HB388

Keywords: school safety, emergency response, training, public safety, Alyssa's Law, law enforcement, scholarship, tuition assistance, dependent education, Alabama, blackout license plate, HB360, Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, sales tax holiday, firearms, guns, ammunition, bullets, primers, gun accessories

Bills: SB200, SB206, SB200, SB206

Keywords: accountability courts, drug offenders, mental health, substance abuse, veterans, court reform, recidivism reduction, treatment programs, veterans benefits, advising, deceptive trade practices, accreditation, compensation, minority affairs, civic engagement, Alabama office, community outreach, government affairs, codification, laws

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• Pro Tem: The Supreme Court changed the law, so now the agreement that Alabama had to not deal with redistricting
• <00:12:50.800> saying, Supreme Court do what they're saying, Supreme Court do what they're
• mind if the Supreme Court changes their mind if the Supreme Court changes their mind and<00:14
• Supreme Court rejected. Now, we here Supreme Court rejected.
• We're talking about a case that the Supreme Court said there are nearly 29% of the people in Alabama.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race

Summary: The Ways and Means General Fund Committee met in special session and took up only one bill, HB 1 by Rep. Chris Pringle, which would authorize a special election for certain congressional districts if the federal court lifts its injunction and allows the state to use the 2023 congressional map. Pringle said the bill only creates a pathway for that special election, and members were told the fiscal note estimates the election could cost about $4.5 million from the General Fund. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill was tied to recent federal court and Supreme Court rulings, including Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the Purcell principle, and whether it would be too close to an election or create confusion. Several committee members pressed Pringle on whether the bill would reduce Black representation, whether Alabama had agreed not to revisit redistricting until 2030, and whether the 2023 map had previously been found discriminatory. Pringle repeatedly said he was not offering legal advice and that the matter was pending in federal court, while also saying the bill would simply allow voters to use the legislature’s 2023 map if the courts permit it. Rep. Ford raised concerns about the cost to the General Fund and competing budget priorities, and Rep. All questioned the timing and possible administrative confusion. Pringle responded that citizens would still be able to vote for candidates of their choosing. During the public hearing, speakers overwhelmingly opposed the bill. Jamaal Brown, Kenneth Sharpton, Eliza Jane Franklin, Pastor Richard Williams, Rep. Givan, Jacoby Bibbs, and Agnes Lover argued that the proposal would weaken Black voting power, revive a map they described as unfair or racist, and create unnecessary disruption so close to an election. Several speakers framed the issue as one of civil rights, fair representation, and trust in democracy, while others criticized the cost and said the legislature should focus on broader needs such as health care and mental health. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Our country, uh, 400,000, if I correct, in Alabama that serve our country.
• From 1901, the very first State History Museum in Alabama was actually...
• Alabama Voices is on the left end there.
• The USS Alabama was restored in 1965 down in Mobile.
• This photograph was taken by Charles Greer from Lamar County, Alabama.

Bills: SB67, HB295, SB104

Keywords: veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, Governor appointment, oversight board, veterans services, veterans benefits, state veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, Alabama Veterans Home Trust Fund, veteran service officers, district managers, assistant commissioners, county veterans offices, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, veterans organizations, American Legion

Bills: HB166, HB487, SB130, SB181, HB166, HB487, SB130, SB181

Keywords: education policy, wireless communication devices, internet safety, social media, mental health, HB487, Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program, veterans, disabled veterans, dependents, spouse benefits, widow benefits, children of veterans, tuition assistance, education benefits, scholarship, college aid, undergraduate tuition, private school reimbursement, books and fees

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• <00:03:48.720> Court<00:03:48.959> under<00:03:49.280> this by the Supreme Court
• , even the Wyoming Supreme Court, was...
• Chairman, members of the committee, where state court—whether it was the Supreme Court or district—did
• So, when the language exists that says the court has permission, we remove that, the Supreme Court is
• So, when the language exists that says the court has permission, we remove that, the Supreme Court is

Bills: HB0066, HJ0005, HB0010

Keywords: administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, state agencies, regulatory interpretation, statutory interpretation, separation of powers, individual liberty, administrative procedure, agency action, Wyoming Supreme Court, district court review, oil and gas inspector, regulatory challenge, anti-deference, law enforcement, memorial, Patrolman Rosa

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• And then the courts... I just don't know the...
• And it's a petition to the court.
• court.
• We have an office in Hoover, Alabama.
• Okay, so, uh the Alabama...

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, SB47, Alabama

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• The Supreme Court said no; that's unconstitutional.
• The next case I want to mention briefly is a 1989 US Supreme Court case... ...is a 1989 US Supreme Court
• In that case, the Supreme Court told officers how much force is lawful under the Constitution.
• Various cases have gone up through the US Supreme Court where the court has gone through their analysis
• Right, if the officer was denied immunity, the officer could appeal up to the Alabama Supreme Court.

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records

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• He says that if Alabama is going to put a lot of money into rural health care, it should not require
• Then, if you lose at that level, you can appeal it to circuit court.
• >> maybe in North Alabama >> maybe in North Alabama >> up<00:18:51.280> to<
• Since when have you been under a court order? I think it was 1995.
• I it's I think it under a court order? I it's I think it was<00:19:14.080> 1995.

Bills: SB9, SB90, SB82, SB84, SB9, SB90, SB82, SB84

Keywords: Alabama Athletic Commission, Attorney General, criminal penalties, unarmed combat, regulation, boxing, mixed martial arts, civil fines, Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants

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• He added that most people look at Alabama, and he said, "Thank God for Mississippi."
• ,<00:31:28.240> it's it's being addressed in Alabama, it's it's being addressed in Alabama
• Digital receipts must also be sent to the Alabama Securities Commission.
• Digital receipts must also be sent to the Alabama Securities Commission.
• recount our stand as a state of Alabama recount our stand as a state of Alabama with<00:46:56.640

Bills: SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81, SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs