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State Rep. Brown: Expect the House to reject Senate gambling bill

Thus far, members from the Alabama House of Representatives have been tepid at best in their reactions to a Senate-passed version of gambling legislation passed earlier this month. State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) is pessimistic about its prospects when the Alabama Legislature returns from its break earlier today.

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Bill filed in House requiring parental consent for minors to get vaccinated

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) has filed legislation in the Alabama House requiring parents or guardians to provide written consent before minors can receive vaccinations.

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Is that seafood coming from overseas? State Rep. Brown bill would require labeling

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) has pre-filed legislation to support Alabama’s commercial seafood industry by requiring restaurants and grocery stores to disclose the country of origin for seafood products they sell.

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State Rep. Brown predicts vote on legislation with 'free-market approach' on casino gambling in 2024

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 last week, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) said while an effort to bring legislation to a vote in 2024 was underway, he supported a "free-market approach" that would open the casino licensing up for bidders.

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State Rep. Brown files bill to protect genetic and personal data of those utilizing genetic testing companies

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) recently pre-filed legislation to protect the personal and genetic data of Alabamians who provide DNA samples to companies in return for information on their ancestry, ethnicity, family health genetics, and other areas.

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State Rep. Brown files bill to close loopholes, regulate insurance cancellation requirements

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) announced on Thursday that he had pre-filed legislation for the 2024 legislative session that would require all insurance companies operating in Alabama to formally provide customers a written notice at least 90 days before canceling, reducing or non-renewing their property coverage.

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'Liberal extremism at its worst' — State Rep. Chip Brown slams proposal to restrict Mobile port's operations to protect endangered whales

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) is taking aim at “far left environmental advocates” for suggested federal regulations that would force the Port of Mobile to shut down its nighttime operations.  

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Alabama House Republicans want Antifa groups declared ‘terrorist organizations’

Members of the Alabama House Republican Caucus announced on Monday they had unanimously approved a resolution by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) that calls upon the federal government to officially declare Antifa-affiliated groups “terrorist organizations.”

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State Rep. Brown: It is 'a good sign' Ivey has not weighed in on the grocery tax reduction proposal

While efforts to reduce tax liability, mainly Alabama's portion of the tax applied to groceries, have picked up steam in the recent weeks in the Alabama Legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey is missing from the discussion.

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State Rep. Chip Brown files anti-ESG legislation

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile) filed legislation last week that would prohibit local and state agencies from considering environmental, social, and governance criteria when awarding some public contracts.

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State Rep. Brown files bill continuing progress made in sexual assault survivors bill of rights

State rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) has pre-filed the second legislative step in Alabama’s 2021 sexual assault survivors bill of rights.

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State Rep. Chip Brown thankful voters approved Aniah's Law — 'It is a piece of legislation that I became emotionally involved with'

Brown said over the years, he has grown close to Blanchard’s family. He added that he spoke to them Tuesday night after learning of the passing of the amendment.

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State Rep. Chip Brown urges ‘yes’ vote on Aniah’s Law amendment — ‘It will save lives’

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile) is encouraging voters ahead of the midterm elections to vote “yes” on Amendment No. 1 regarding Aniah’s law.

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State Rep. Brown: Lottery, sports and casino gaming can be separate votes

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Tuesday, Brown said a renewed effort in the new quadrennium was possible.

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Alabama House of Representatives votes to legalize antique slot machines

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow Alabamians to collect antique slot machines without violating the...

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House passes bill to give tax breaks to commercial fishermen

The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to give ad valorem tax breaks for commercial fishermen. House Bill...

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Proposed legislation would allow parents to opt children out of masking at school

Legislation pre-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives seeks to allow parents to opt their children out of school mask requirements....