The League of Women Voters of Alabama

Where We Stand on Alabama Issues
(LWVAL Program and Advocacy)

Citizen Education &
Voter Service (LWVAL Education Fund)

LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Alabama Legislature has adjourned. 1st Special Session 2008 ended May 31. LWVAL Legislative Reports 2008 General Session Report (2/5-5/19/08) 2008 1st Special Session Report (5/27-31/08) LWVAL tracked the progress of legislation important to LWVAL positions and legislative priorities during the 2008 General Session and the 1st 2008 Special Session of the Alabama Legislature. The Legislative Reports recount these activities and reports on the action taken by the League. They remain posted for public review of session events. LWVAL Legislative Priorities Issues for which the LWVAL advocated in the Alabama Legislature during the 2008 General Session. LWVAL Issue Positions And, for more information, read the position of the LWVAL on the AL Legislature State Legislation Alabama Legislative Information System Online (ALISON) includes bills, meeting calendars, resolutions, confirmations, end-of-day reports, etc. The information about bills includes sponsors, history, fiscal notes, amendments & substitutions, and status. Search bills by number, keyword or content. The Alabama Legislature - A Contact List Contact information for all legislators. To find your legislators, use the "Find Your Legislator" widget in the left column of the AL Legislature's official website. The Alabama Legislature (official website) Observe the Legislature with us! - A great learning experience! Check this information and consider joining us on a trip to Montgomery.
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM
Do we need a new state constitution in Alabama? The LWVAL believes that the 1901 Alabama contitution is unfair and unjust. We have supported constitutional reform for 50 years. Read the facts about our state constitution and the history of the reform movement and make your own decision. Resources on Constitutional Reform in Alabama LWVAL's position on Constitutional Reform Watch "It's A Thick Book", a video essay about the AL Constitution at the website of the Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform (ACCR).
ABOUT THE LEAGUE
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ELECTION 2008

Compile a sample ballot
with state-wide races & candidates
Election and candidate information offered by
The Birmingham News and al.com.
Jefferson Co. & Shelby Voters can add local offices & candidates.

Alabama Appellate Courts
Voter Guide

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LWVAL Education Fund

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Alabama Election
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2008 Election Calendar

August 29 - Many Municipal Elections - Contact your city clerk's office for information
October 24 - Voter registration deadline.
October 30 - Last day to apply for absentee ballot.
November 3 - Last day to hand-deliver or postmark absentee ballot.
November 4 - General Election

Quick Links

Register to vote Register by October 24 for November 4. General Election
Get an absentee ballot Apply by October 30.
Locate your polling place
(Verify result with your Board of Registrars)
Get your voting rights restored.
Alabama Secretary of State
Alabama Voter Guide (pdf from the AL SoS)
County Election Officials contact information

THE ALABAMA
LEGISLATURE & YOU

The Alabama Legislature: Facts and Issues
This report is based on a 3 year study conducted by the League of Women Voters of Alabama. It is written to meet LWV Education Fund standards for accuracy, objectivity, balance, and a fair representation of all major points of view. Hardcopies are available or read it online.

Who Speaks for You?
Find out who your state representatives are, what they're doing to represent you, and how to contact them to express your views. (Also provides resources for finding your congressional representatives and other officials, both state and federal.)

State Legislation
Keep track of the action during the session (or after!) by visiting the AL Legislative Information System Online (ALISON) . Search for bills concerning issues important to you. Search for your legislators' support or opposition and votes. ALISON includes information about bills such as sponsors, history, fiscal notes, amendments and substitutions, and status. Search bills by number, keyword or content. (ALISON equires Microsoft Internet Explorer browser to function properly. Download IE for free. Sorry, not compatible with Macs. Contact ALISON support regarding this matter.)

ALABAMA'S ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Management in Alabama - Facts and Issues - The status of some environmental issues in Alabama. Published by LWVAL Education Fund, 1999. (Dated, but still contains valuable information.)

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