Alabama SenateHB495
Marion County, board of Marion County Public Water Authority further provided for
Passed 26–6Party-line
What it does: Sets the Marion County Public Water Authority board at five directors from October 1, 2025: the county commission chair (ex officio) and one each appointed by the firefighters association, the county's mayors, its House members and its Senate members. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Waggoner Petition to Cease Debate
The tally
Yes 26 · No 6 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Republicans | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (34)
Yes 26
- Andrew JonesR10
- April WeaverR14
- Arthur OrrR3
- Chris ElliottR32
- Clyde ChamblissR30
- Dan RobertsR15
- David SessionsR35
- Donnie ChesteenR29
- Garlan GudgerR4
- Gerald AllenR21
- Greg AlbrittonR22
- Jabo WaggonerR16
- Jack WilliamsR34
- Jay HoveyR27
- Josh CarnleyR31
- Keith KelleyR12
- Lance BellR11
- Larry StuttsR6
- Randy PriceR13
- Sam GivhanR7
- Shay ShelnuttR17
- Steve LivingstonR8
- Tim MelsonR1
- Tom ButlerR2
- Wes KitchensR9
- Will BarfootR25
No 6
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.