5/2/16 Group Watch: Alabama & Israel
In the April newsletter put out by Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, she outlined Alabama’s longstanding support of Israel and stressed its continuance. She also mentioned the April 7 visit to the Alabama Legislature from Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, Hilik Bar, noting that on the same day that the high-ranking official addressed Alabama lawmakers, SB81 was passed by the Senate. The bill requires all government entities to include a provision in certain purchasing contracts assuring that the business providing the good or service is not engaged in and will not engage in the boycott of an entity doing business with a jurisdiction with which the state can enjoy free trade. The bill has not yet been passed by the House.
