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The '''2021 Alabama legislative session''' began on [[February 2]], [[2021]] and adjourned on [[May 30]]. | The '''2021 Alabama legislative session''' began on [[February 2]], [[2021]] and adjourned on [[May 30]]. | ||
The make-up of the legislature was unchanged from the [[2020 Alabama legislative session]], having been set by the [[2018 general election]]. The [[Alabama House of Representatives]] consisted of 76 Republican members and | The make-up of the legislature was unchanged from the [[2020 Alabama legislative session]], having been set by the [[2018 general election]]. The [[Alabama House of Representatives]] consisted of 76 Republican members (all white) and 27 Democrats (26 of them Black), with two vacant seats, and was presided over by Speaker [[Mac McCutcheon]] (R-District 25, Madison County). The [[Alabama State Senate]] had a 27-7 Republican majority (all 26 Republicans being white and 6 of 7 Democrats being Black), with one vacant seat, and was chaired by [[Lieutenant Governor of Alabama|Lieutenant Governor]] [[Will Ainsworth]]. | ||
Among the major issues taken up during the 2021 session were the legalization of medical cannabis, casino gambling, and at-home wine delivery. The legislature also modified the state's voting districts based on data from the [[2020 U.S. Census]]. | Among the major issues taken up during the 2021 session were the legalization of medical cannabis, casino gambling, and at-home wine delivery. The legislature also modified the state's voting districts based on data from the [[2020 U.S. Census]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:32, 8 April 2021
The 2021 Alabama legislative session began on February 2, 2021 and adjourned on May 30.
The make-up of the legislature was unchanged from the 2020 Alabama legislative session, having been set by the 2018 general election. The Alabama House of Representatives consisted of 76 Republican members (all white) and 27 Democrats (26 of them Black), with two vacant seats, and was presided over by Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-District 25, Madison County). The Alabama State Senate had a 27-7 Republican majority (all 26 Republicans being white and 6 of 7 Democrats being Black), with one vacant seat, and was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth.
Among the major issues taken up during the 2021 session were the legalization of medical cannabis, casino gambling, and at-home wine delivery. The legislature also modified the state's voting districts based on data from the 2020 U.S. Census.
References
- Cason, Mike (February 1, 2021) "Alabama lawmaker wants to raise penalty for removing historical monuments." The Birmingham News
- Cason, Mike (April 6, 2021) "Birmingham pension system bill causes sharp disagreement in Alabama House." The Birmingham News
- Cason, Mike (April 6, 2021) "Bill would allow Alabama parents to move students to other school districts." The Birmingham News