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A Do-Something Washington

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by Rob Nichols, American Bankers Association Partisanship in Washington in recent years has led some to believe that Congress doesn’t “do” collaboration anymore. One party’s gain is seen as the other’s loss, making deals hard to come by. But many bankers who came to ...Read More

House Bill 263 Signed into Law

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APRIL 21, 2017 – Yesterday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 263 into law, marking the end of a complex project the association began in December 2015. The bill was assigned Act number 2017-165. With her signature, the governor set in motion a process that ...Read More

House Bill 263 Heads to the Governor

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APRIL 13, 2017 – In the midst of one of the most tumultuous weeks in the state’s history, the centerpiece of the association’s 2017 legislative agenda passed the Legislature and was sent to the governor’s desk. House Bill 263, which clarifies a complicated income ...Read More

Legislature Returns for a Busy Week

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APRIL 7, 2017 – After a rare two-week hiatus to celebrate spring break, the Alabama Legislature returned to the state capital on Tuesday for what turned out to be a very eventful week. Major weather events outside the building were somewhat overshadowed by the indoor ...Read More

House Unanimously Approves House Bill 263

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MARCH 17, 2017 – Wednesday afternoon, the Alabama House of Representatives approved House Bill 263, the association’s top legislative priority for the 2017 Regular Session, by a vote of 97-0. As has been discussed in previous issues of this publication, HB 263 clarifies a complicated ...Read More

HB 263 Added to Special Order Calendar

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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

House Financial Services Committee Unanimously Approves HB 263

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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

Capitol Notes: Week 2

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017 – The Alabama Legislature concluded its second week of the 2017 regular legislative session yesterday. But before the House adjourned the fourth legislative day, Rep, Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) introduced House Bill 263, a bill very important to the Alabama Bankers Association ...Read More

The Alabama Legislature Begins the 2017 Regular Session

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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

Capitol Notes: Special Session Update

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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

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