Bill to replace Alabama ethics law dead for this session
A bill to repeal and replace the Alabama ethics law was carried over Wednesday morning by the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee, ending its chances for passing this session. Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne,
Bill to tweak Alabama ethics law dies in Senate committee
After overwhelming support in the house, the latest try to tweak Alabama's ethics law hit a wall in the Senate.
Legislation to change Alabama ethics law dies in committee
A push to change Alabama’s ethics laws for elected officials died in a Senate committee on Wednesday, with supporters saying they would try to bring legislation back next year. Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road,
Bill to rewrite Alabama ethics law fails to advance after opposition from AG’s office, others
A bill to repeal and replace the Alabama ethics law failed to advance Tuesday after the Ethics Commission executive director, the attorney general’s office, and a former corruption prosecutor spoke in opposition to it at a public hearing.
Alabama ethics revamp dies in committee, sponsor says law remains unclear
The decision came amid opposition from both the Alabama attorney general’s office and the Alabama Ethics Commission. Simpson also said it's a misconception that his legislation would weaken the current ethics law, which covers 300,000 public state ...
Alabama Senate committee delays vote on ethics legislation
An Alabama Senate committee has delayed action on a proposed revamp of the state ethics law after opposition from both the state attorney general and the head of the state ethics commission.
Senate committee carries over bill to repeal, replace state ethics code
The Senate Judiciary Committee carried over a substitute for House Bill 227 which repeals and replaces the current ethics law for public officials and employees. The bill has been criticized by ...
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Alabama Ethics Commission members pen op-ed urging fight against bill that ‘encourages corruption’
This matters to you, your neighbors, and your families. We are the members of the Alabama Ethics Commission. We are volunteers asked to serve by the leaders of this state for limited terms. More ...
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Alabama Ethics Commission member out over campaign donation claims
A member of the Alabama Ethics Commission has resigned after acknowledging that he might have broken a state law by making campaign contributions. Attorney Stan McDonald confirmed his ...
Senate committee kills ethics bill that would have overhauled current law
The Senate Judiciary Committee carried over a substitute for House Bill 227. The bill would have repealed and replaced the ...
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'Bad for Alabama': Ethics Commission director calls out new ethics bill
For years, Alabama politicians receiving certain gifts would be considered a crime.
Employees from these 4 Mass. towns improperly accepted free ski trips, state officials say
Ski trips, Red Sox games and golf tournaments. These gifts are why a state ethics commission fined four Mass. town employees.