The State House was abuzz this week with bill introductions and action. Catch up on the latest below. Bill Introduced to Apply CPI to Tax-Free Holiday Values HB315, introduced by Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, aims to adjust the caps on…
MONTGOMERY – From Friday, Feb. 21, to Sunday, Feb. 23, Alabama will observe its 14th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day…
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…
MONTGOMERY – In the midst of her 20th year communicating the message and mission of the Alabama Retail Association, Public Relations Director Nancy King Dennis retires. “I’m grateful to have been able to tell the courageous and inspiring stories of…
Jim Whaley to be honored for philanthropy (seheathfoundation.org, Jan. 29, 2025) When Alabama Retail or its members make the news, we’ll link the articles below. Email Nancy Dennis when your store makes the news and we’ll share it! State of…
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…
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…
Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, and Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, have sponsored legislation (SB2 and HB8) to expand the regulation of tobacco and electronic nicotine systems by the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. The proposed bills establish new fees for the…
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…
In early January, the Sunset Committee narrowly approved a series of reforms regarding the operations of the State Board of Pharmacy. Representative and member of the Sunset Committee Kerry (Bubba) Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, is sponsoring HB123 which provides for the continuance…