2022 AL Legislative Scorecard 2021-
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Alabama Legislature in 2021-2022 and ranks their State Senators and House Representatives based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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SB358 makes it a class C misdemeanor for state or local governments to enforce any federal gun law of presidential executive order that violates the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution.
The Alabama State Senate passed SB358 on April 15, 2021 by a vote of 22 to 5. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed in any situation. Furthermore, under Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, states have a duty to nullify infringements by the federal government.
SB15 requires that minors receive parental consent before getting a COVID vaccine while also preventing educational institutions from asking about a minor’s vaccination status.
The Alabama State Senate passed SB15 on November 4, 2021 by a vote of 25 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because forcing an individual to receive a vaccination or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
HB272 eliminates the requirement to obtain a permit in order to carry a concealed handgun.
The Alabama State Senate passed HB272 on March 10, 2022 by a vote of 24 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The Constitution does not state where you can or cannot possess a firearm.
SB106 is the largest general fund budget in Alabama state history at $2.7 billion. This budget included a raise of 4% for state employees, bonuses for retirees and increase spending on state agencies. This increase came because of the assistance of congressionally passed COVID-19 funds.
The Alabama State Senate passed SB106 on March 31, 2022 by a vote of 29 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this budget greatly expands the size and role of government. With a record in increase spending for government programs, leads to more people relying on the government in society. The spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the US. Constitution is unconstitutional.
HB194 prohibits the use of private donations to fund election costs and expenses (Zuckerbucks).
The Alabama State Senate passed HB194 on April 7, 2022 by a vote of 25 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because strengthening our election laws are crucial in the preservation of our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. Tightening election laws preserve the integrity of the election process and keeping outside money out of elections will prevent outside influence of elections.
SB2 forbids law enforcement and state actors from implementing or enforcing executive orders regarding firearms.
The Alabama State Senate passed SB2 on April 7, 2022 by a vote of 23 to 5. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution and should not be infringed in any situation. Furthermore, under Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, states have a duty to nullify infringements by the federal government.
