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Russell Bedsole

AL House District 49

Republican Alabama since Dec 7, 2020

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Issue areas

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Criminal Justice & Policing 4 Government Operations & Budget 3 Banking & Finance 1 Economy & Taxes 1 Education 1 Environment & Energy 1 Social Services & Welfare 1 Technology & Privacy 1 Transportation & Infrastructure 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
AL House District 49 current Alabama	Republican	Dec 7, 2020	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,905 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 565 — Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions…	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 429 — Crimes and offenses; unmanned aircraft systems, operation near ticketed entertainment events prohibited	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 308 — Mobile County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendment	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 242 — Southern Preparatory Academy, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 242 — Southern Preparatory Academy, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 242 — Southern Preparatory Academy, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 241 — Talladega College, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 241 — Talladega College, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 241 — Talladega College, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 240 — Tuskegee University, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 240 — Tuskegee University, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 240 — Tuskegee University, appropriation	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 239 — FY27 2% Teacher Pay Raise and Retiree Longevity Bonus	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 239 — FY27 2% Teacher Pay Raise and Retiree Longevity Bonus	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 239 — FY27 2% Teacher Pay Raise and Retiree Longevity Bonus	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 238 — Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September…	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 238 — Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September…	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 238 — Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September…	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 237 — Education Opportunities Reserve Fund transfers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 237 — Education Opportunities Reserve Fund transfers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 237 — Education Opportunities Reserve Fund transfers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 237 — Education Opportunities Reserve Fund transfers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 236 — Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund, appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 236 — Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund, appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
HB 236 — Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund, appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026	Yea	Mar 12, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS

Sponsored legislation (15 as lead sponsor)

HJR 148 AL · —
George Hardy Fleming, Sr., death mourned

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HB 287 AL · —
Legislative committee; Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award, created

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HB 255 AL · —
Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, filing of claims further provided for

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HB 408 AL · —
City of Alabaster; entertainment districts authorized

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HB 461 AL · —
Marion Military Institute; program to grant Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission certification to graduates established

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HB 256 AL · —
Motor vehicles; license plates, validity period extended

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HB 303 AL · —
Cryptocurrency; measures to prevent fraud by cryptocurrency kiosk operators imposed, penalties established, Alabama Securities Commission authorized to enforce

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HJR 89 AL · —
Joint Session on April 2, 2026, Law Enforcement Medal of Honor

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HJR 218 AL · —
Benjamin M. Carswell, commended

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HB 409 AL · —
City of Alabaster; weed nuisance, abatement authorized, procedures established

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