February 24, 2020 Group Watch: Tweet of the Week
@alabamacounts Feb 20 State leaders say this could be the most important census in Alabama history. Make #ALCount on March 12.
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February 24, 2020 Group Watch: Lawmakers Move to Block Smoking in Cars with Kids
The House passed a bill last week to prohibit smoking or vaping in vehicles carrying children ages 14 and younger. Rep. Rolanda Hollis of Birmingham was the bill’s sponsor, and it passed by a vote of 78-19. The bill would impose a fine up to $100 for violations. Violations would
February 24, 2020 Group Watch: Bill to Allow College Athletes Compensation Introduced in the House
A bill that would allow college athletes to make money off the use of their name and likeness was introduced in the House last week. The “Fair Pay to Play” bill, sponsored by Rep. Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery) is a hot topic and should see some good debate in coming weeks.
February 24, 2020 Group Watch: Blue Origin Opens AL Rocket Facility
Last week, Blue Origin opened a sprawling factory in Alabama’s “Rocket City” that will allow the spaceflight company to accelerate production of its heavy-lift BE-4 rocket engine and create hundreds of jobs. The BE-4, which is under development, will power Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket as well as the United
February 24, 2020 Group Watch: Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Last week, a medical marijuana bill cleared its first hurdle in the legislature when the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill by a vote of 8-1 (with one member abstaining). The bill by Republican Senator Tim Melson would allow people to be prescribed medical marijuana for 15 conditions including cancer, anxiety
February 24, 2020 Group Watch: Landfill Bill Makes Progress
A bill that clarifies which materials (other than dirt) can be used as “alternative cover” at landfill sites and also spells out how the Alabama Department of Environmental Management will decide what is and isn’t allowed unanimously passed the House last Thursday, despite early opposition from some Democrats.
February 24, 2020 Group Watch: Listen Up
Want to listen to an update of all the activity in the legislature last week? Check out this episode of the Legislation Matters podcast, here.
February 17, 2020 Group Watch: News & Views from the State House
In the second week of session, lots of local application only bills moved through committees and both chambers. A bill to create a statewide emergency notification system was approved by the Senate, and a bill to prohibit new municipal occupational taxes was passed in the House. Here are details: Tuesday,
February 17, 2020 Group Watch: Tweet of the Week
@thebloomgroup Feb 16 I found out recently our friend Rep. John Rogers wife passed away a few weeks ago. Our belated thoughts and prayers are with John.
February 17, 2020 Group Watch: Vote on Medical Marijuana Bill
Republican Senator Tim Melson’s bill to make medical marijuana legal in Alabama has been introduced and will be heard in the Senate Judiciary committee on Wednesday. The bill would make marijuana legal to treat 15 conditions, including cancer and chronic pain, but it would only be available in the form
