{"id":81500,"date":"2025-02-11T07:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alabama\/sen-lance-bell-named-chair-of-fiscal-responsibility-and-economic-development-committee\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T07:55:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T07:55:00","slug":"sen-lance-bell-named-chair-of-fiscal-responsibility-and-economic-development-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=81500","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Alabama Senate on Friday, Feb. 7, announced the appointment of Senator Lance Bell as Chair of the Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee, along with additional committee assignments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bell will assume the role previously held by Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger following Gudger\u2019s election to the leadership position last week. A first-term senator representing Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega counties, Bell is an attorney with extensive experience in civil law and currently serves on nine other committees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThe name of this committee contains two phrases\u2014\u2018fiscal responsibility\u2019 and \u2018economic development\u2019\u2014that are essential to the continuing economic health and growth of Alabama,\u201d Bell said. \u201cThe bills and measures that come before us will be thoroughly vetted and carefully considered as we work to create even brighter days ahead for all Alabamians.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In addition to Bell\u2019s appointment, the Committee on Assignments assigned the following senators to Senate committees:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s3\">Senator Keith Kelley \u2013 Finance and Taxation Education Committee<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s3\">Senator Josh Carnley \u2013 Confirmations<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s3\">Senator Wes Kitchens \u2013 Education Policy Committee<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s3\">Senator Jay Hovey \u2013 Tourism Committee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThe Alabama Senate is made up of some of the most capable leaders, each bringing valuable experience and talent to the table,\u201d Gudger said. \u201cThese Senators are stepping up to move legislation that upholds Alabama values, protects our families, and makes our communities safer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Each appointment fills a vacancy following Senator Gudger\u2019s transition to Pro Tem, a position that does not hold committee assignments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The newly appointed members will serve for the remainder of the 2023-2026 quadrennium.<\/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. 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