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 Mock Constitutional Convention Drafts a New Constitution for AL
Delegates
to the Mock Constitutional Convention have drafted a constitution for
the state of Alabama. The
LWVAL believes that the 1901 Alabama contitution is unfair and unjust.
We have supported constitutional reform for 50
years. Read
the facts about our state constitution
and the history of the reform movement and make your own decision.
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| LEGISLATIVE
ACTION | The 2009 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature adjourned May 15, 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 2009 Regular Session of the Alabama
Legislature, the League took action on its advocacy priorities. We hope
our weekly report on this website kept you informed on the issues and
legislative actions. We thank you for contacting
your state legislators to affect positive change when called upon during this 2009 Legislative Session.
- LWVAL
Legislative Report
LWVAL followed the progress of legislation important to LWVAL positions
and legislative priorities throughout the 2009 Alabama Legislative Session. In the Legislative Report you can read
about the action taken by the League and citizens like you who supported our efforts. The Legislative Report remains posted for your review of legislation presented and action taken during the session.
- 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.
- ALISON - Alabama
Legislative Information System Online Go here to research all state legislation. Includes bills, meeting calendars, resolutions, confirmations,
end-of-day reports, etc. The information about bills includes
sponsors, history, fiscal notes, amendments & substitutions,
and
status. Search bills by number, keyword or content. (ALISON
is compatable with MS Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple
Safari, including the iPhone.)
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| ABOUT
THE LEAGUE |
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League of Women
Voters of Alabama
P. O. Box 1326
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
205 871-8194 voice
205 879-8936 facsimile admin@lwval.org
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| ELECTION
2008 |
Study
Finds Overseas Alabama Citizens Unable to Vote
A January
2009 report based on a study of the 2008 election by Making
Voting Work, a project of the Pew Center for the States, finds Alabama among the 16 states
and DC that do not allow overseas military personnel enough time to vote.
The Alabama turn around process for the overseas ballots is the longest
in the nation -- 88 days. Read
more...
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THE ALABAMA
LEGISLATURE & YOU |
The Alabama Legislature: Facts and Issues
This report is based on a 3 year study conducted by the League of Women
Voters of Alabama. It is written to meet LWV Education Fund standards
for accuracy, objectivity, balance, and a fair representation of all
major points of view. Hardcopies are available or read it online.
Who Speaks for You?
Find out who your state representatives are, what they're
doing to
represent you, and how to contact them to express your views. (Also
provides resources for finding your congressional representatives and
other officials, both state and federal.)
State Legislation
Keep track of the action during the session (or after!) by visiting the
AL
Legislative Information System Online (ALISON) .
Search for bills concerning issues important to you. Search for your
legislators' support or opposition and votes. ALISON includes
information about bills such as sponsors, history, fiscal notes,
amendments and substitutions, and status. Search bills by number,
keyword or content. (ALISON
is compatable with MS Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple
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| WAYS YOU CAN HELP LWVAL-EF |
The LWVAL Education Fund provides non-partisan information to
the
citizens of Alabama about public issues, voting, and the democratic
process. Please click
here to make a tax-free donation.
Thank you for
your support!
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