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Russell Bedsole
AL House District 49
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Issue areas
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 62 — Alabama Charter School Finance Authority, bonding authority established, legislative findings, board membership, powers, contracts… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 57 — Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 57 — Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 57 — Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 57 — Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 57 — Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 57 — Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 24 — Restoration of Voting Rights; Pardons and Paroles Board required to post application for individuals seeking restoration; board required to… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 24 — Restoration of Voting Rights; Pardons and Paroles Board required to post application for individuals seeking restoration; board required to… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 24 — Restoration of Voting Rights; Pardons and Paroles Board required to post application for individuals seeking restoration; board required to… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 220 — Multi-member boards; Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker, and President Pro Tempore authorized to replace any board member whom the… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 178 — Public K-12 education; process for the consolidation of city school systems provided | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 374 — Henry County; ad valorem taxes, levied for public school purposes in Headland, constitutional amendment | Not voting | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 374 — Henry County; ad valorem taxes, levied for public school purposes in Headland, constitutional amendment | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 374 — Henry County; ad valorem taxes, levied for public school purposes in Headland, constitutional amendment | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 374 — Henry County; ad valorem taxes, levied for public school purposes in Headland, constitutional amendment | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 341 — Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 341 — Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway… | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 341 — Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 341 — Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway… | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 341 — Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 341 — Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 337 — School lands; Department of Conservation and Natural Resources required to issue certain deeds upon request; | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 337 — School lands; Department of Conservation and Natural Resources required to issue certain deeds upon request; | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 337 — School lands; Department of Conservation and Natural Resources required to issue certain deeds upon request; | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (15 as lead sponsor)
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HJR 148
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George Hardy Fleming, Sr., death mourned
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HB 287
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Legislative committee; Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award, created
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HB 255
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Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, filing of claims further provided for
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HB 408
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City of Alabaster; entertainment districts authorized
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HB 461
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Marion Military Institute; program to grant Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission certification to graduates established
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HB 256
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Motor vehicles; license plates, validity period extended
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HB 303
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Cryptocurrency; measures to prevent fraud by cryptocurrency kiosk operators imposed, penalties established, Alabama Securities Commission authorized to enforce
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HJR 89
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Joint Session on April 2, 2026, Law Enforcement Medal of Honor
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HJR 218
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Benjamin M. Carswell, commended
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HB 409
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City of Alabaster; weed nuisance, abatement authorized, procedures established
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