A bill creating a new entity to operate a farm center drew a lengthy filibuster from Alabama Senate Democrats on Tuesday, who expressed concerns about the involvement of the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA). SB 219, sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville would create the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to operate the Alabama Farm Center. The […] The post Senate bill draws fire over involvement of Alabama Farmers Federation appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
The Alabama House of Representatives chamber floor is in session above. The state lawmakers had a busy legislative day yesterday, but could not come to an agreement on the possible expansion of casino gambling and legalization of a lottery. (Image:
AL.com)
Senate Bill 319 passed the Alabama Senate last month by a 23-9 vote. But the gaming expansion package has been met with much more controversy in the state’s lower legislative chamber.
Last night, House representatives engaged in a fierce debate. Republicans accused Democrats of trying to add last-minute changes to the lottery and gaming measure. Democrats charged Republicans with introducing a lottery-only statute without their knowledge or input before it arrived on the floor.