Politics Archive

MARCH 3, 2017 – The Alabama House of Representatives may vote next Tuesday on House Bill 263, the legislation introduced earlier this session by Rep. Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) at the request of the Alabama Bankers Association that clarifies a confusing Department of Revenue tax ...Read More

FEBRUARY 23, 2017 – House Bill 263, the legislation introduced by Rep. Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) at the request of the Alabama Bankers Association, was favorably reported by the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday. Upon motion by Rep. Merika Coleman (D-Birmingham), seconded by Rep. ...Read More

February 8, 2017 – The 2017 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature officially began Wednesday at noon. The first legislative day ended early in both chambers, with representatives and senators able to only introduce legislation and resolutions; no substantive votes were taken. New Faces in ...Read More

AUGUST 23, 2016 – The first special session of 2016 began last Monday. Legislators met for five days last week and adjourned late last Friday evening. The session will resume later this afternoon. Upon adjournment today, the session will be at least halfway over. ...Read More

May 5, 2016 – At the stroke of midnight on Wednesday, the Alabama Legislature’s 2016 Regular Session came to a close. Generally speaking, the news around the State House centered on the failure of two major pieces of legislation. But from the association’s perspective, several ...Read More

April 25, 2016 – Last week, the Alabama Bankers Association hosted a very successful Legislative Day. A total of 288 students and chaperones representing 21 banks visited Montgomery for tours of the State Capitol, the State House, and the Department of Archives and History. ...Read More

April 5, 2016 – The Alabama Legislature returns to Montgomery today from their “spring break” week to begin the second half of the regular session. Many eyes will be watching the House of Representatives because of Rep. Ed Henry’s (R-Hartselle) indication that he will ...Read More