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Retail Report: Week 2 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 2 Legislative Recap

The legislature was back in action this week. Several bills tracked by the Alabama Retail Association advanced out of committee and house of origin. Catch up on the latest happenings below. The Senate Approves Portable Benefits Program for Independent Contractors…

Retail Report: Retailer of the Year elected Senate Pro Tem

Retail Report: Retailer of the Year elected Senate Pro Tem

Two-time Alabama Retailer of the Year. Second-generation owner of Cullman architectural salvage business and retail store Southern Accents Architectural Antiques.  Son, father, husband.  And now, president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate. Senator Garlan Gudger was elected to the Alabama…

Employment Discrimination Legislation Introduced

Employment Discrimination Legislation Introduced

Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, has introduced HB20 to make it unlawful (1) to deny an individual full and equal enjoyment of public accommodations based upon the individual’s weight or body size or (2) for an employer to discriminate against an…

Simplified Licensing and Permitting Bills Filed in Senate

Simplified Licensing and Permitting Bills Filed in Senate

Sen. Chris Elliot, R-Josephine, is sponsoring legislation he hopes will streamline the process for businesses, particularly small businesses, to receive licenses and permits, and to do so more quickly. SB12 would prohibit any state or local agency from requiring, as…

More arrests made under 2023 Retail Crime Prevention Act

More arrests made under 2023 Retail Crime Prevention Act

Retail Theft Crime Prevention Act Act No. 2023-531 The Retail Theft Crime Prevention Act, creating the enhanced crimes of retail theft and organized retail theft took effect Sept. 1, 2023. Act No. 2023-531 (SB206) by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, and…