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In Alabama...
LWVAL Action Alerts will be posted here when issued.The 2017 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature
adjourned Friday, May 19th sine die.
The League of Women Voters of Alabama strives to strengthen democracy and improve the quality of life for all Alabama citizens. During the 2017 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, the League took action based on its issue positions, principles and advocacy priorities. During future legislative sessions, we invite you to stay informed by reading the issue and legislative information presented on this web site, and when called upon, contact your state legislators to affect positive change. Thank you!
In Washington...
Visit the LWVUS to learn about important national issues on which the League is working to make a difference. All current LWVUS action alerts can be found here.Find officials & representatives
What's happening in the AL Legislature
The 2017 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature adjourned Friday, May 19th sine die.
The League of Women Voters of Alabama strives to strengthen democracy and improve the quality of life for all Alabama citizens. During the 2017 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, the League took action on its issue positions, principles and advocacy priorities. During future legislative sessions, we invite you to stay informed by reading the issue and legislative information presented on this web site, and when called upon, contact your state legislators to affect positive change. Thank you!
2017 LWVAL Legislative Report
In this report, LWVAL followed state legislation during the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session on which the League has a position and on which it took action. (See the 2017 LWVAL Legislative Priorities list for the issues on which our Action Team focused.) For each bill, the report includes bill sponsors, bill summary, complete bill text, final status of the legislation, LWVAL's position on the legislation, and LWVAL's action. During the legislative session, the Report was updated weekly. New legislation impacting the League's positions and principles was added to the report throughout the session. A list of monitored legislation was also reported. Some bills of interest for which the League does not express support or opposition was followed during the legislative session.
ALISON (Alabama Legislative Information System Online)
Find state legislation & follow its progress first hand! ALISON provides information about bills such as sponsors, history, fiscal notes, amendments and substitutions, and status. Search bills by number, keyword or content. Use that knowledge to focus and time your own advocacy effort.This system was originally established for the state legislators to help them keep up with the hundreds of bills introduced each session. However, it is available to the public, so every Alabama citizen can follow the legislation using this powerful tool! Legislation from previous sessions is also available. See this LWVAL guide for assistance in navigating ALISON.
Visit the Alabama Legislature online.
Study the legislative process and past action by the legislature with these resources:
The Alabama Legislature: Facts and Issues
Read this objective, unbiased study report to increase your understanding of the Alabama legislature. Published by the WVAL Education Fund.
Past LWVAL Legislative Reports
Read the advocacy actions taken by the LWVAL during previous sessions of the Alabama Legislature. In these reports LWVAL follows the progress of legislation important to its positions and legislative priorities. Read about the actions taken by the League and citizens like you who support our efforts.
The League of Women Voters of Alabama strives to strengthen democracy and improve the quality of life for all Alabama citizens. During the 2017 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, the League took action on its issue positions, principles and advocacy priorities. During future legislative sessions, we invite you to stay informed by reading the issue and legislative information presented on this web site, and when called upon, contact your state legislators to affect positive change. Thank you!
2017 LWVAL Legislative Report
In this report, LWVAL followed state legislation during the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session on which the League has a position and on which it took action. (See the 2017 LWVAL Legislative Priorities list for the issues on which our Action Team focused.) For each bill, the report includes bill sponsors, bill summary, complete bill text, final status of the legislation, LWVAL's position on the legislation, and LWVAL's action. During the legislative session, the Report was updated weekly. New legislation impacting the League's positions and principles was added to the report throughout the session. A list of monitored legislation was also reported. Some bills of interest for which the League does not express support or opposition was followed during the legislative session.
ALISON (Alabama Legislative Information System Online)
Find state legislation & follow its progress first hand! ALISON provides information about bills such as sponsors, history, fiscal notes, amendments and substitutions, and status. Search bills by number, keyword or content. Use that knowledge to focus and time your own advocacy effort.This system was originally established for the state legislators to help them keep up with the hundreds of bills introduced each session. However, it is available to the public, so every Alabama citizen can follow the legislation using this powerful tool! Legislation from previous sessions is also available. See this LWVAL guide for assistance in navigating ALISON.
Visit the Alabama Legislature online.
Study the legislative process and past action by the legislature with these resources:
The Alabama Legislature: Facts and Issues
Read this objective, unbiased study report to increase your understanding of the Alabama legislature. Published by the WVAL Education Fund.
Past LWVAL Legislative Reports
Read the advocacy actions taken by the LWVAL during previous sessions of the Alabama Legislature. In these reports LWVAL follows the progress of legislation important to its positions and legislative priorities. Read about the actions taken by the League and citizens like you who support our efforts.
Where LWAL stands
The LWVAL supports:
Issue positions of the LWV of Alabama
Issue positions of the LWV of the United States
Principles of the League of Women Voters
2017 LWVAL Legislative Priorities
About League Positions & Principles
LWVAL uses the issue positions of the LWVAL, the issue positions of the LWVUS , and the principles of the LWV to support our advocacy for or opposition to public policies and legislation. League issue positions are determined by our members after careful study and deliberation. Our reputation for conducting diligent, unbiased research on public issues is one reason why the League of Women Voters has been a respected and trusted nonpartisan organization since 1920. LWVAL issue positions and current issue studies make up the LWVAL Program which is reviewed by our members annually and revised as necessary.
About League Legislative Priorities
The LWVAL Advocacy Team established these legislative priorities for the 2011 legislative session based on LWVAL positions, LWVUS positions, and League principles, and the League's assessment of opportunities to affect change. The League is always watching for legislation impacting our priority issues and for opportunities to take action.
Issue positions of the LWV of Alabama
Issue positions of the LWV of the United States
Principles of the League of Women Voters
2017 LWVAL Legislative Priorities
About League Positions & Principles
LWVAL uses the issue positions of the LWVAL, the issue positions of the LWVUS , and the principles of the LWV to support our advocacy for or opposition to public policies and legislation. League issue positions are determined by our members after careful study and deliberation. Our reputation for conducting diligent, unbiased research on public issues is one reason why the League of Women Voters has been a respected and trusted nonpartisan organization since 1920. LWVAL issue positions and current issue studies make up the LWVAL Program which is reviewed by our members annually and revised as necessary.
About League Legislative Priorities
The LWVAL Advocacy Team established these legislative priorities for the 2011 legislative session based on LWVAL positions, LWVUS positions, and League principles, and the League's assessment of opportunities to affect change. The League is always watching for legislation impacting our priority issues and for opportunities to take action.
Learn more about the Alabama Legislature
The Alabama Legislature: Facts and Issues
Learn how the Alabama Legislature works in this unbiased, nonpartisan report based on a 3 year study conducted by the League of Women Voters of Alabama Education Fund.
Visit the Official Website of the Alabama Legislature.
Learn how the Alabama Legislature works in this unbiased, nonpartisan report based on a 3 year study conducted by the League of Women Voters of Alabama Education Fund.
Visit the Official Website of the Alabama Legislature.