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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Senate Votes
1. Second Amendment Protection Act
Makes it illegal for state or local governments to enforce any federal gun law of presidential executive order that violates the 2nd Amendment.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Vaccine Mandates
Requires that minors receive parental consent before getting a COVID vaccine and prevents educational institutions from asking about a minor's vaccination status.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Constitutional Carry
Eliminates the requirement to obtain a permit in order to carry a concealed handgun.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. General Fund Budget
Largest general fund budget in Alabama state history at $2.7 billion due to federal COVID-19 funding.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$1,429.00/year
5. Election Integrity
Prohibits the use of private donations to fund election costs and expenses (Zuckerbucks).
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Second Amendment Preservation Act
Forbids law enforcement and state actors from implementing or enforcing executive orders regarding firearms.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
Did not vote
| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Albritton | R | 75% | ||||||
| Gerald Allen | R | 83% | ||||||
| Will Barfoot | R | 83% | ||||||
| William M. Beasley | D | 17% | ||||||
| Tom Butler | R | 83% | ||||||
| Clyde Chambliss | R | 80% | ||||||
| Donnie Chesteen | R | 83% | ||||||
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | 0% | ||||||
| Chris Elliott | R | 83% | ||||||
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | 0% | ||||||
| Sam Givhan | R | 100% | ||||||
| Garlan Gudger | R | 83% | ||||||
| Kirk Hatcher | D | 0% | ||||||
| Jimmy W. Holley | R | 83% | ||||||
| Andrew Jones | R | 83% | ||||||
| Steve Livingston | R | 83% | ||||||
| Del Marsh | R | N/A | ||||||
| Jim McClendon | R | N/A | ||||||
| Tim Melson | R | 83% | ||||||
| Arthur Orr | R | 83% | ||||||
| Randy Price | R | 83% | ||||||
| Greg Reed | R | 83% | ||||||
| Dan Roberts | R | 83% | ||||||
| Malika Sanders-Fortier | D | N/A | ||||||
| Clay Scofield | R | 83% | ||||||
| David Sessions | R | 75% | ||||||
| Shay Shelnutt | R | 83% | ||||||
| Bobby Singleton | D | 0% | ||||||
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | 0% | ||||||
| Larry Stutts | R | 83% | ||||||
| J. T. Waggoner | R | 83% | ||||||
| April C. Weaver | R | 80% | ||||||
| Thomas M. Whatley | R | 75% | ||||||
| Jack W. Williams | R | 100% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 2.8% |
| Republican | 83.2% |
