Legislation
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May 08, 2023
HB 228 – Parole Applicant Appearances
House Bill 228 will allow parole applicants to virtually attend their parole hearings, which under existing law, they are unable to.
Position:
Support
May 08, 2023
HB 229 – HFOA Second Chance
House Bill 229 would prevent sentencing from being enhanced for convictions of nonviolent offenses.
Position:
Support
Apr 13, 2023
HB 191 / SB 143 – Gang Legislation
House Bill 191 and Senate Bill 143 would establish the definition of a “gang member” and provide mandatory increased penalties for “gang members.”
Position:
Oppose
Apr 13, 2023
HB 131 / SB 97 – Prohibits Parole for Duly Charged
House Bill 131 and Senate Bill 97 would prohibit any individual who is charged with multiple offenses to not be considered for parole until the charge(s) has been disposed of.
Position:
Oppose
Mar 20, 2023
SB 51 – Prohibiting Certain Considerations for Occupational Licensing Boards
Senate Bill 51 would require an occupational licensing board to provide notice within 30 days of criminal convictions that would disqualify an individual from obtaining a license.
Position:
Support
Feb 28, 2023
HB 14 – Requiring Unanimous Juries
House Bill 14 addresses Alabama’s draconian practice of capital punishment. The imposition of the death penalty for any crime is a denial of civil liberties.
Position:
Support
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