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Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, introduced two hot-button bills in the Alabama Legislature this session and their prospects appear uncertain.  One bill is aimed at eliminating the likelihood of an industry such as a rendering plant locating in Etowah County; the other proposes a constitutional amendment that would gradually repeal repeal the occupational license fee in five county municipalities.  There s been a loud outcry from a large, vocal group opposed to the proposed Pilgrim s Pride rendering plant on Steele Station Road, that calls for the rendering plant bill, SB131, to be passed immediately.  Rep. Craig Lipscomb, R-Rainbow City, said after several failed attempts, the bill very narrowly passed the Senate and then was sent to the Local Legislation committee in the House. 

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