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Good synopsis of what is happening in the Alabama Legislature.
We have, including today, 7 legislative days left in Alabama's 2024 legislative session.
April 9-11: The Week Ahead
News From Last Week
HB111 passed the House floor with a significant amendment. The bill has been engrossed and now awaits assignment to a Senate committee.
HB164 has been enrolled and awaits Ivey’s signature to enact.
Tuesday, April 16
House convenes 1:00 PM
Proposed special order calendar
Looks like the House is starting with the Ways and Means Education Budget, which includes HB145.
Bills to watch for, in the order they appear on the regular order calendar:
SB10 – public library boards – would then go to Ivey’s desk
SB77 – AL Archives board – would then go to Ivey’s desk
HB130 – Don’t Say Gay – would then go to Senate committee
HB195 – “sexual risk avoidance” education – would then go to Senate committee
HB385 – repeal of public and school library obscenity law exemption
Senate convenes 2:00 PM
Bills to watch for, in the order they appear on the regular order calendar:
SB92 – “What is a Woman” – gender identity amendment, “unknown” sex marker amendment – would then go to House committee
SB57 – residential protest ban – amendment with additional restrictions – would then go to House committee
Wednesday, April 17
Judiciary Committee (House) – 1:30pm – Room 200
HB409 – absolute immunity from civil suit for Attorney General, district attorneys, and others – PUBLIC HEARING
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"In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which protected the constitutional right to abortion, Americans have dealt with a sexual and reproductive health landscape that is a complex puzzle, featuring fractured sex education, gender-affirming care, and family planning and abortion services. In the report card’s twelve-year history, the U.S. overall grade has dropped from a C- to an F, and the number of failing states has skyrocketed—from nine in 2012 to 25 this year."
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Publications — rePROs Fight Back
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In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which protected the constitutional right to abortion, Americans have dealt with a sexual and reproductive health landscape that is...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who made reproductive rights a central part of her campaign, will win a special election Tuesday for an Alabama state House seat, CNN projects. CNN's Kaitlan Collins discusses the significance of her victory with former Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL)."
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Hear how a Democrat won a Trump district in Alabama | CNN Politics
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Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who made reproductive rights a central part of her campaign, will win a special election Tuesday for an Alabama state House seat, CNN projects. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins discus...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"new data commissioned by Run For Something, a political action committee that supports young progressives running for state and local office, sheds light on a new narrative: 61% of young Democrats in battleground states say they are more likely to turn out if there’s also a young, progressive candidate running down-ballot."
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There’s Actually a Simple Way to Boost Youth Voter Turnout
www.teenvogue.com
“These are folks who might not show up right now.”0 CommentsComment on Facebook
All things federal also impact local politics and policies.
"Over 40 anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ riders were defeated during budget negotiations with Republicans. Previous reporting indicated that riders targeting trans people could be a red line for the party."
www.erininthemorning.com/p/massive-defeat-for-anti-trans-and?utm_campaign=email-post&r=btio&utm_s...
Democrats had the back of the LGBTQ+ community in these budget negotiations. ... See MoreSee Less
Massive Defeat For Anti-Trans And Anti-LGBTQ+ Riders In Spending Bill As Dems Hold Firm
www.erininthemorning.com
Over 40 anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ riders were defeated during budget negotiations with Republicans. Previous reporting indicated that riders targeting trans people could be a red line for the party.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
PSA
Urgent call to action! I'm boosting this call from the team at ALTRAC.
"The most pressing concern for us at the moment is the possibility that either iteration of the “What is a Woman” Act (SB92/HB111) could go to a floor vote in the Senate or the House this week. The fact that these bills are identical means they could pass in parallel this time around, so it’s important we keep reaching out to our lawmakers now to prevent this from happening.
Even if you’ve already called or written your own reps about this, we’ve added new contacts (the House and Senate Rules Committees) for y’all to reach out to. On the SB92/HB111 email campaign, we’ve added the ability to quickly contact all the members of both Rules Committees in just a few clicks. And if you visit the call campaign page on our website, you’ll be presented with the Rules Committee chairs to reach out to in addition to your own representatives. Please, if you have a few minutes, send an email to each of them, and also call if you can.
Thank you so much for tuning in, and for passing this message to your friends."
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Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition
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LGBTQ rights in the news this week across the nation.
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Things to know about developments impacting LGBTQ+ rights across the US
apnews.com
The rights of LGBTQ+ people continue to be in flux across the U.S. with a new flurry of developments.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As Gomer Pyle used to say "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise" 😡
"Sate Rep. Mack Butler, Gadsden, said he has only heard secondhand rumors about the recent uproar over a transgender Space Camp counselor at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
But he’s heard enough that he plans to expand HB130, a bill prohibiting the instruction or discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools, to programs at the Space and Rocket Center."
Yes, they can do this. "The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp (formerly U.S. Space Camp) in Huntsville are operated by the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, which is a state agency whose members are appointed by the Governor of Alabama."
I wish they would just try the 'thoughts and prayers' approach to us like they do on the mass shootings in schools.
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Lawmaker plans to expand “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Space Camp
www.alreporter.com
An amendment would make it apply to all programs and activities at Space Camp.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
TW: cold hard facts about bulling of LGBTQ kids, especially trans kids, and its increase tied to the deluge of anti Trans/LGBTQ laws and policies by republicans.
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In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled
www.washingtonpost.com
School hate crimes targeting LGBTQ people have sharply risen in recent years, climbing fastest in states that have passed laws restricting LGBTQ student rights and education, a Washington Post analysi...0 CommentsComment on Facebook