Ritchie Whorton
Born
1960
Contact
Email · ritchiewhorton@gmail.com
District office
134 Rock Springs Road, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
256-679-6490
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4
Bills sponsored
this session · 59 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 8 all-time
9397
Recorded votes
77%
Vote participation
voted in 77% of 9397 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.4%
based on 181 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.6%
based on 181 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
90%
based on 181 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
59 billsCurrent session 4 bills
- HB 662 Madison County, City of Owens Cross Roads annexation In Committee
- HB620 Contractors; swimming pools, inspection requirements further provided Introduced
- HB619 Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors; term of officers of the board further provided, board authorized to employ compliance officer, board required to publish minimum repair and service standards In Committee
- HB253 Distinctive license plates; volunteer and professional firefighters plate fee increased, distribution of funds provided for In Committee
Historical 55 bills
- HR 7 Durham Service Company, commended Died
- HR 262 COMMENDING TEDDY BRUST ON EARNING THE ROYAL RANGERS HIGHEST AWARD, THE GOLD MEDAL OF ACHIEVEMENT. Died
- HB 499 Relating to prescription drugs; to provide for the dispensing of Ivermectin by a pharmacist without an individual prescription pursuant to a standing order issued by a physician, physician's assistant, or certified registered nurse practitioner; to protect physicians, physician's assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners, and pharmacists from licensure disciplinary action due to dispensing Ivermectin. Died
- HB 498 Relating to contractors; to authorize a swimming pool contractor to request any inspection required by a local permit for the construction, repair, or maintenance of a swimming pool, under certain conditions. Died
- HR278 Cole, Joseph David, rank of eagle scout, commended Died
- HR222 Springwood high school girls basketball team, commended Died
- HR221 Lanett high school boys basketball team, commended Died
- HJR225 Springwood high school girls basketball team, commended Signed
- HJR224 Lanett high school boys basketball team, commended Signed
- HB531 Madison county, county commission, private property, authorized to enter for providing emergency cleanup and debris removal under certain conditions Died
- HB509 Electronic security board of licensure, locksmiths, definition for licensure, exemptions, including licensee authorized to install electronic access control systems Died
- HB504 Mental health department, adult commitment proceedings, ages 18 and older, probate court Died
- HB472 Madison county, judicial commission appointments, appointee to serve for full-term beginning at end of appointment, ca Signed
- HB460 Facility dog, defined, permitted with child victim or witness in certain cases Died
- HB378 Term limits, members of senate and house of representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, ca Died
- HB364 Schools, athletics, prohibit public school members participation in certain athletic events with nonpublic school members Died
- HR 481 Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team, commended Died
- HR 431 York, Keith, commended Died
- HR 379 Central School, centennial anniversary, commended Died
- HR 131 Holley, Joel G., outstanding professional achievement, commended Died
- HJR 479 Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team, commended Died
- HJR 478 Central School, centennial anniversary, commended Died
- HJR 433 York, Keith, commended Died
- HB 548 Initiative, constitutional amendments, proposed by people, authorized, Legislature may offer alternate proposal, const. amend. Died
- HB 452 Madison Co., animal control shelter program, lifetime license authorized, co. commission authorized to set fees, disposal and fees for reclaiming further provided for, fees deposited in general fund of co. commission, Act 88-424, 1988 Reg. Sess., am'd. 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 |
|
HJR343
Alabama Yom HaShoah Commemoration, recognized
Waggoner Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1299 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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
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 |
|
HB636
Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1046 |
Not Voting | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
HB636
Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for
Third Reading in Second House |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
|
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 |
|
HB634
Washington County; lodging tax, levied and proceeds distributed
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Not Voting | pass | April 01, 2026 |
|
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 |
|
HB633
Etowah County, membership of personnel board
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Not Voting | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
HB631
Etowah County, obsolete laws repealed
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Not Voting | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
HB631
Etowah County, obsolete laws repealed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1040 |
Nay | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
HB631
Etowah County, obsolete laws repealed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1302 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
|
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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
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 |
|
HB629
Mobile County; Town of Mt. Vernon annexation
Third Reading in House of Origin |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
HB629
Mobile County; Town of Mt. Vernon annexation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1036 |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
HB629
Mobile County; Town of Mt. Vernon annexation
Third Reading in Second House |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
|
HB629
Mobile County; Town of Mt. Vernon annexation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1075 |
Not Voting | pass | April 02, 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 House of Origin |
Not Voting | 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
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1078 |
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
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1079 |
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
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 |