{"id":295135,"date":"2025-06-15T15:02:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T15:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alabama\/reflections-from-the-2025-legislative-session\/"},"modified":"2025-06-15T15:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T15:02:07","slug":"reflections-from-the-2025-legislative-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=295135","title":{"rendered":"Reflections from the 2025 Legislative Session"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Over the past three years serving the people of House District 20, I\u2019ve learned that every legislative session brings a mix of progress, setbacks, and lessons. But each year, I grow more committed to the work and more optimistic about what Alabama can accomplish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One thing has become clear: even the best ideas sometimes take time to gain traction. Good policy doesn\u2019t always become law in a single session\u2014but persistence pays off. That\u2019s certainly true of my bill to ban foreign influence in Alabama\u2019s elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Alabama has led the way in prioritizing election integrity. Just last year, our elections were ranked the third most secure in the nation\u2014a reflection of the strong foundation we\u2019ve built. But we can\u2019t let that success lull us into complacency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While current law rightly prohibits foreign nations from donating to political candidates, a loophole remains: those same foreign entities can still spend money to influence ballot measures, including constitutional amendments. That\u2019s a vulnerability we must close.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">My bill aimed to fix that. While it ultimately ran out of time in the Senate, the momentum is there, and I plan to reintroduce it in 2026. This isn\u2019t just about policy\u2014it\u2019s about protecting the voice of Alabama voters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Of course, the session also brought meaningful wins that will strengthen our economy, improve education, and support our law enforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the highlights was the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank Act, which I was proud to sponsor in the House. This forward-looking initiative helps accelerate power generation and transmission projects by providing financing tools and streamlining equipment procurement. It positions Alabama to meet rising power demands and compete for major industrial projects\u2014all while ensuring transparency and statewide access.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"zox-post-ad-wrap\"><span class=\"zox-ad-label\">Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We also advanced The Back the Blue Protection Act, a landmark bill that ensures law enforcement officers can do their jobs without fear of frivolous lawsuits. In a time when other states are pulling back support for law enforcement, Alabama has set the national standard. This legislation has been described as the most pro-law-enforcement bill in the country\u2014and I believe it makes us the most pro-law-enforcement state in the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Our progress wasn\u2019t limited to public safety. We took bold action to reform how we fund public education. For decades, school systems were funded based solely on headcount\u2014ignoring the unique challenges different communities face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The passage of the Renewing Alabama\u2019s Investment in Student Excellence (RAISE) Act marks a historic shift. It allows us to direct resources to where they\u2019re needed most, factoring in student poverty, English language learning, and special needs. Paired with long-overdue wins like paid parental leave and workers\u2019 compensation for educators, this package represents a renewed commitment to Alabama\u2019s teachers and students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tax relief remains a top priority for me and for conservatives across the Legislature. While Alabama already ranks among the lowest-taxed states, we believe families deserve more breathing room. This year, we passed over $137 million in tax cuts, including a reduction in the state grocery tax and the repeal of the so-called Pink Tax\u2014relieving costs on essential feminine and maternity products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While several additional tax cuts didn\u2019t cross the finish line this session, I\u2019ll continue pushing for meaningful, broad-based relief in future sessions. Our budget chairs, state finance director, and House leadership deserve immense credit for giving us the fiscal discipline to make these tax cuts possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As with any session, there were disappointments. But overall, 2025 was a step forward marked by smart and strategic wins that will serve Alabama well in the years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">We\u2019re moving the needle. The results are taking shape. And while the work is far from over, I\u2019m more motivated than ever to keep showing up, to keep standing up, and to keep fighting for an Alabama that does the hard work today to create a brighter tomorrow for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"zox-post-ad-wrap\"><span class=\"zox-ad-label\">Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past three years serving the people of House District 20, I\u2019ve learned that every legislative session brings a mix of progress, setbacks, and lessons. But each year, I grow more committed to the work and more optimistic about what Alabama can accomplish. 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