Each year, just about this time, we all see certain signs that let us know spring is just around the corner. It could be the blissful 70 degree weather in February. It could be (and is for me) when pitchers and catchers report to Florida and Arizona for baseball spring training. And for some, it’s the start of the legislative session at the Alabama State House in Montgomery.
This year is no different, and on Tuesday, March 1 our newly elected Representatives and Senators will report for their first Regular Legislative Session. Granted, since being elected in November, the members have been charged with several duties. In December they met for a Special Session to pass legislation on ethics and in January they met for an Organizational Session to decide on leadership and set the rules for the next four years.
During the Organizational Session many of our Legislators here in Shelby County were given important leadership positions. In the Senate, Senator Jabo Waggoner was elected Senate Majority Leader and was appointed Chairperson of the Confirmations Committee. Senator Cam Ward was appointed co-Chairperson of both the Judiciary and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. And Senator Slade Blackwell was appointed Chairperson of the Banking and Insurance Committee.
Shelby County also has a number of State Representatives with leadership positions in the House of Representatives. Those with committee chairmanships are Representative Greg Canfield – Commerce, Representative Jim McClendon – Health, Representative Mike Hill – Insurance, and Representative Mary Sue McClurkin – Education Policy. All of these appointments are a tribute to the great leadership and representation we have in Shelby County.
The Shelby County Legislative Delegation looks forward to this upcoming session that will run from March 1 until June 13. If you would like to keep up with what is going on, please visit our website, www.shelbylegislators.com and be sure to look for our weekly updates. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us via email at sfrey@shelbylegislators.com or by calling 205-620-6610.
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