Russell Bedsole
Contact
Email · russell.bedsole@alhouse.gov
District office
417 Sterling Park Circle, Alabaster, AL 35007
334-261-0491
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15
Bills sponsored
this session · 72 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
10
Enacted into law
this session · 25 all-time
5247
Recorded votes
86%
Vote participation
voted in 86% of 5247 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 188 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 188 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.5%
based on 188 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
72 billsCurrent session 15 bills
- HR272 Officer Cyle Cutcliff, commended Introduced
- HR146 February 24, 2026, Crime Survivors Speak Alabama Day, recognized Introduced
- HJR235 Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, commended Signed
- HJR218 Benjamin M. Carswell, commended Signed
- HJR217 Sheriff's Lieutenant Robert Hopkins, commended Signed
- HJR216 Trooper Joshua Wasden, commended Signed
- HJR148 George Hardy Fleming, Sr., death mourned Signed
- HJR89 Joint Session on April 2, 2026, Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Signed
- HB461 Marion Military Institute; program to grant Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission certification to graduates established Introduced
- HB 409 City of Alabaster; weed nuisance, abatement authorized, procedures established Signed
- HB408 City of Alabaster; entertainment districts authorized Signed
- HB303 Cryptocurrency; measures to prevent fraud by cryptocurrency kiosk operators imposed, penalties established, Alabama Securities Commission authorized to enforce Signed
- HB287 Legislative committee; Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award, created Introduced
- HB256 Motor vehicles; license plates, validity period extended Passed
- HB255 Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, filing of claims further provided for Signed
Historical 57 bills
- HR 211 CONGRATULATING THE EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES NATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT. Died
- HB 320 Relating to sheriffs; to amend Act 2022-133, 2022 Regular Session, now appearing as Section 41-23-9, Code of Alabama 1975, to change the name of the Local Government Pistol Permit Revenue Loss Fund; to increase the life span of the fund; to further provide for expenditures from the fund; to further provide for the deposit and allocation of grant reimbursement monies; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing code language to current style. Signed
- HB 219 Relating to cannabis; to prohibit the sale, distribution, marketing, or possession of psychoactive cannabinoids found in hemp for certain age groups; to levy a five percent tax on the gross proceeds of products containing psychoactive cannabinoids sold at retail; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022. Died
- HB 216 Relating to motor vehicle licenses and registration; to amend Section 32-6-62, Code of Alabama 1975, to extend the validity period of motor vehicle license plate designs from five years to 10 years. Died
- HB 9 Relating to correctional incentive time; to amend Section 14-9-41, as last amended by Act 2022-322, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, to reduce the amount of correctional incentive time a prisoner receives; to require a prisoner to remain in a certain classification for a longer period of time before moving up to a higher classification; to provide for additional circumstances in which a prisoner may be required to forfeit his or her correctional incentive time; and to require the Department of Corrections to provide annual reports to the Legislature, the Governor, and the Attorney General regarding correctional incentive time. Died
- HB 5 Relating to state holidays; to designate Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Died
- HR 151 University of Montevallo women's basketball team, commended Died
- HR 71 Luker, Rebecca, death mourned Died
- HJR 236 Jimmie Lee Lott, Sr. Memorial Highway, portion of Highway 219, named Signed
- HB 551 Animals, tethering of a dog, to establish protocal for tethering a dog and the requirement for the dogs care under certain conditions, violation is crime of animal cruelty Died
- HB 533 Absentee elections, revise time period post election when unused materials must be preserved, Sec. 17-11-19 am'd. Failed
- HB 532 Firefighters, occupational disease, to provide further for which cancers are included within meaning of firefighter's occupational disease, Sec. 11-43-144 am'd. Signed
- HB 350 Sheriffs, not required to be conservators, Sec. 26-2-27 repealed; Secs. 26-2-50, 26-2A-138 am'd. Failed
- HJR 25 West Blocton High School Cheerleaders, commended Signed
- HJR 10 Officer Richard H. Buckner Memorial Highway, named Signed
- HB 390 State holidays, designate Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day Died
- HB 273 Shelby Co., motor vehicles, low speed vehicles, operation authorized, const. amend. Signed
- HB 253 Firefighters and rescue squad members, income tax credit for training under certain conditions Signed
- HB 232 Controlled substance database, access by medical examiners, coroners, and deputy coroners, in certain circumstances, Sec. 20-2-214 am'd. Signed
- HB 228 Assault in the second degree, physical injury to employee of Dept. of Human Resouces or social worker, included in offense, Sec. 13A-6-21 am'd. Died
- HR 191 Deputy Deonte Washington, Legislative Meritorious Service Award for Law Enforcement recipient, commended Died
- HR 190 Officer Albert Morin, Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor recipient, commended Died
- HR 189 Officer Garrett Crumby, Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor recipient, commended Died
- HR 188 Corporal Jeremy Alford, Legislative Law Enforcement Medal of Honor, commended Died
- HR 187 Senior Trooper Christopher Carlton, Legislative Meritorious Service Award for Law Enforcement recipient, commended Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB189
Juvenile proceedings; court required to notify local superintendent of education or private K-12 school principal of charging or adjudicating an enrolled student delinquent for committing certain criminal offenses
Third Reading in Second House |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
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HJR343
Alabama Yom HaShoah Commemoration, recognized
Waggoner Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1299 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
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HJR326
Recognizing the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama
Waggoner Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1298 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
|
HJR198
Alabama Mental Health Task Force, established
Warren motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1349 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
|
HJR128
250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, honored
Lovvorn Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 595 |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
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HJR51
Artificial Intelligence and Children's Internet Safety Study Commission, created
Robbins Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 596 |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
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HJR4
Howard Sanderford; death mourned
Reynolds Concur-In and Adopt Executive Amendment Roll Call 159 |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
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HJR4
Howard Sanderford; death mourned
Gudger Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 147 |
Yea | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 662
Madison County, City of Owens Cross Roads annexation
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | April 07, 2026 |
|
HB 662
Madison County, City of Owens Cross Roads annexation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1190 |
Not Voting | pass | April 07, 2026 |
|
HB 646
Mobile County, City of Semmes annexation
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
|
HB 646
Mobile County, City of Semmes annexation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1165 |
Not Voting | pass | April 02, 2026 |
|
HB 646
Mobile County, City of Semmes annexation
Third Reading in Second House |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
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HB 646
Mobile County, City of Semmes annexation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1241 |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HB639
Escambia County, municipalities authorized to operate an automated photographic speeding enforcement system, jurisdiction of civil fines for violations provided for
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Not Voting | pass | April 01, 2026 |
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HB639
Escambia County, municipalities authorized to operate an automated photographic speeding enforcement system, jurisdiction of civil fines for violations provided for
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1124 |
Not Voting | pass | April 01, 2026 |
|
HB639
Escambia County, municipalities authorized to operate an automated photographic speeding enforcement system, jurisdiction of civil fines for violations provided for
Third Reading in Second House |
Yea | pass | April 07, 2026 |
|
HB639
Escambia County, municipalities authorized to operate an automated photographic speeding enforcement system, jurisdiction of civil fines for violations provided for
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1154 |
Yea | pass | April 07, 2026 |
|
HB636
Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB636
Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1046 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB636
Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for
Third Reading in Second House |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
|
HB636
Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1091 |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
|
HB635
Choctaw County; ad valorem taxes, county commission authorized to increase, proceeds provided for
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
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HB635
Choctaw County; ad valorem taxes, county commission authorized to increase, proceeds provided for
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1122 |
Not Voting | pass | April 01, 2026 |
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HB635
Choctaw County; ad valorem taxes, county commission authorized to increase, proceeds provided for
Third Reading in Second House |
Not Voting | pass | April 07, 2026 |
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HB635
Choctaw County; ad valorem taxes, county commission authorized to increase, proceeds provided for
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1152 |
Yea | pass | April 07, 2026 |
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HB634
Washington County; lodging tax, levied and proceeds distributed
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
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HB634
Washington County; lodging tax, levied and proceeds distributed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1120 |
Not Voting | pass | April 01, 2026 |
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HB633
Etowah County, membership of personnel board
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB633
Etowah County, membership of personnel board
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1044 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB633
Etowah County, membership of personnel board
Waggoner motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1304 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
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HB632
Etowah County, privilege and license tax on lodging, time of continuous supply for tax exemption increased
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB632
Etowah County, privilege and license tax on lodging, time of continuous supply for tax exemption increased
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1042 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB632
Etowah County, privilege and license tax on lodging, time of continuous supply for tax exemption increased
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1303 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
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HB631
Etowah County, obsolete laws repealed
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB631
Etowah County, obsolete laws repealed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1040 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB631
Etowah County, obsolete laws repealed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1302 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
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HB630
Etowah County; number of continuous days that lodging must be supplied before lodging tax no longer applies extended
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB630
Etowah County; number of continuous days that lodging must be supplied before lodging tax no longer applies extended
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1038 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB630
Etowah County; number of continuous days that lodging must be supplied before lodging tax no longer applies extended
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1301 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
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HB629
Mobile County; Town of Mt. Vernon annexation
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB629
Mobile County; Town of Mt. Vernon annexation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1036 |
Not Voting | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB629
Mobile County; Town of Mt. Vernon annexation
Third Reading in Second House |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
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HB629
Mobile County; Town of Mt. Vernon annexation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1075 |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
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HB626
Tax increment districts, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone allowed to be located within a tax increment district without regard to size of district and further provides for use of ad valorem tax revenues collected within a district
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB626
Tax increment districts, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone allowed to be located within a tax increment district without regard to size of district and further provides for use of ad valorem tax revenues collected within a district
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1078 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB626
Tax increment districts, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone allowed to be located within a tax increment district without regard to size of district and further provides for use of ad valorem tax revenues collected within a district
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1079 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB626
Tax increment districts, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone allowed to be located within a tax increment district without regard to size of district and further provides for use of ad valorem tax revenues collected within a district
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1080 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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HB626
Tax increment districts, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone allowed to be located within a tax increment district without regard to size of district and further provides for use of ad valorem tax revenues collected within a district
Third Reading in Second House |
Yea | pass | April 07, 2026 |
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HB626
Tax increment districts, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone allowed to be located within a tax increment district without regard to size of district and further provides for use of ad valorem tax revenues collected within a district
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1176 |
Yea | pass | April 07, 2026 |