Chris Sells
Born
1963
Contact
Email · repcsells@gmail.com
District office
271 N. Mt. Zion Road, Greenville, AL 36037
334-261-0568
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14
Bills sponsored
this session · 129 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
5
Enacted into law
this session · 37 all-time
7950
Recorded votes
81%
Vote participation
voted in 81% of 7950 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)
129 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- HB623 Solar energy; permit to operate solar energy projects required, decommissioning and restoration requirements established, operators required to establish bonds, restoration of abandoned sites provided, enforcement provided Introduced
- HB610 Automatic renewal agreements; disclosures and notice required, prohibits obstruction or delay of cancelling agreements, authorizes Attorney General to enforce, penalties provided In Committee
- HB592 State Minimum Salary Schedule; adjustment provided for certificated private school teachers at accredited private schools upon transfer to public school employment In Committee
- HB568 Department of Workforce; certain child labor law fees, boiler and pressure vessel exceptions and fees, and elevator safety standards, provided for; license renewal period extended; alterations to conveyances prohibited Signed
- HB463 Catfish; transfer out of state of those harvested in public waters prohibited; criminal penalties for violations established Introduced
- HB360 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday created; to exempt certain items from sales tax during the last weekend of August Introduced
- HB267 Alabama Forestry Commission; benefits of State Forester revised, burn permits process revised, penalties revised Signed
- HB266 Crimes and offenses; crime of reckless endangerment expanded, criminal penalties provided Signed
- HB180 Conecuh County, office of county superintendent of education changed from elected to appointed, duties, powers, and compensation In Committee
- HB161 Consumer protection, app store providers and developers required to take certain actions related to age verification and parental consent, Attorney General authorized to bring action for violations as deceptive trade practice, parents authorized to bring civil action Signed
- HB140 County subdivisions; developer transfers to immediate family members, subdivision regulation exceptions limited to 24 months Signed
- HB 114 Surety bonds and motor fuel assessments; filing period for new or replacement surety bonds extended, payment period for assessments on illegally imported or transported motor fuels extended Introduced
- HB113 Firearm sales; acceptance of returned firearms with faulty conditions by dealers required In Committee
- HB87 Taxation; to exempt sales of deer feed from sales and use taxes In Committee
Historical 115 bills
- HB 470 To alter, rearrange, and extend the boundary lines and corporate limits of the Town of Brantley in Crenshaw County. Signed
- HB 399 Relating to tax officials; to establish the Alabama Ad Valorem Advisory Committee to provide input and recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue, and to provide for its membership and duties. Signed
- HB 308 Relating to the Retirement Systems of Alabama; to amend Section 16-25-14, as last amended by Act 2022-184 and Act 2022-222 of the 2022 Regular Session, and Section 36-27-16, as last amended by Act 2022-184 and Act 2022-351 of the 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, to require an individual retired under the Teachers' Retirement System, Employees' Retirement System, or Judicial Retirement Fund to draw his or her retirement benefits for 12 consecutive months before returning to compensated work for a participating employer; to limit the person's compensation from the employer to 75 percent of the person's annual retirement benefit for each calendar year; and to repeal Sections 16-25-26, 29-4-6, and 36-27-8.2, Code of Alabama 1975, authorizing certain retired public employees to return to work for participating employers. Died
- HB 298 Relating to consumer protection; to require certain manufacturers of Internet-enabled devices to activate existing filters to restrict access to certain material; to provide for a cause of action; to provide civil penalties. Died
- HB 292 Relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxation; to amend Section 40-9-1, as last amended by Act 2022-199 of the 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975; to exempt certain aircraft from ad valorem taxation. Died
- HB 271 Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Sections 12-25-34.2, 13A-5-3, 13A-5-6, 13A-5-9, 13A-5-11, 13A-5-13, 13A-6-184, 13A-8-4, 13A-8-5, 13A-8-8, 13A-8-9, 13A-8-10.2, 13A-8-10.3, 13A-8-10.6, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-19, 13A-9-3, 13A-9-4, 13A-9-7, 13A-9-14, 13A-12-212, 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214, 13A-12-291, 15-12-21, 15-13-209, 15-18-8, 15-22-54, 8-7A-20, 12-25-33, 26-23F-6, and 28-1-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to eliminate the Class D felony offense; reclassify certain felony offenses; to require the Alabama Sentencing Commission to immediately modify its standards, worksheets, and instructions; repeal Sections 13A-8-4.1, 13A-8-8.1, 13A-8-10.25, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-9-3.1, and 13A-9-6.1; to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style; 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 260 Relating to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure; to amend Sections 34-1A-1, 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, and 34-1A-7, Code of Alabama 1975, to create and provide for the qualifications of a qualifying agent license; to authorize the board to levy and collect administrative fines; to revise the process for pursuing disciplinary actions and cease and desist orders; 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 Signed
- HB 143 Relating to Butler County; to provide for the salary of the Coroner of Butler County; and to repeal Section 45-7-60 of the Code of Alabama 1975, providing for an expense allowance for the coroner. Signed
- HB 89 Relating to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; to amend Section 41-22-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the definition of rule for purposes of the Administrative Procedure Act to exclude from the definition certain communications within an agency or with another agency and to provide for retroactive effect. Died
- HB 88 Relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; to add Section 28-3A-6.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize a licensed manufacturer or importer of alcoholic beverages to donate a limited amount of alcoholic beverages to a licensed nonprofit special event. Died
- HB 11 Relating to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure; to amend Section 34-1A-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the display of licensing information in advertising by licensees of the board. Signed
- HB477 Crenshaw county, office of judge of probate, special fees, authorized for an additional ten years Signed
- HB471 Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, use of prohibited under certain conditions, criminal penalties, injunctive relief, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, unmanned aircraft systems act Died
- HB379 Opiod antagonists, state health officer and county health officers, standing orders for dispensing to fire and rescue personnel authorized, authorized to publish orders/guidelines for dispensing Signed
- HB314 Competitive bidding, required for department of transportation road projects in excess of $250,000 Died
- HB287 Aerial sports, included in definition of "recreational use or recreational purpose" of land, limited liability Died
- HB102 Children first trust fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, use of allocation, tobacco settlement revenues deposited in fund within 30 days of receipt, appropriations conditional on tobacco revenues \ Died
- HB4 Public education employees, cost-of-living increase provided Died
- HB 602 Safety belts, fine increased for person riding in front seat without seat belts, distribution, Secs. 32-5B-5, 32-5B-8 am'd. Died
- HB 597 Butler Co., co. commission, staggered terms, Act 2003-467, 2003 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 45-7-70 am'd. Signed
- HB 507 Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, prohibited from flying over certain facilities, sale, operation, manufacturing of drones equipped with a weapon are prohibited, criminal penalties, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, rulemaking authority, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, Secs. 13A-6-24, 13A-6-90.1, 13A-7-22, 13A-10-2, 13A-10-38, 13A-11-32, 23-1-388 am'd. Died
- HB 498 Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, use of prohibited under certain conditions, criminal penalties, injunctive relief, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, rulemaking authority, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, Secs. 13A-6-24, 13A-6-90.1, 13A-7-22, 13A-10-2, 13A-10-38, 13A-11-32, 23-1-388 am'd. Died
- HB 412 State government, state agencies, confirmation by Senate of person appointed to head of certain depts. Died
- HB 250 Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, established, Sec. 22-18-50 added; Sec. 22-18-6 am'd. Signed
- HB 249 Motor vehicles, Alabama Move Over Act, require vehicles to move over when approaching a parked Department of Transportation vehicle, Sec. 32-5A-58.2 am'd. Failed
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 |
|
HJR343
Alabama Yom HaShoah Commemoration, recognized
Waggoner Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1299 |
Not Voting | pass | April 09, 2026 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
HJR4
Howard Sanderford; death mourned
Reynolds Concur-In and Adopt Executive Amendment Roll Call 159 |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Yea | 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 |
|
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 |
|
HB635
Choctaw County; ad valorem taxes, county commission authorized to increase, proceeds provided for
Third Reading in Second House |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 07, 2026 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |