Alabama SenateHB466
Firefighters; to include Parkinson's Disease in occupational diseases to be compensated for death and disability
Passed 27–6Party-line
What it does: This act amends Sections 11-43-144, 36-30-40, and 36-30-41, Code of Alabama 1975, to add Parkinson’s Disease to the list of occupational diseases for which municipal and state firefighters may receive disability benefits or, in the case of death, for which these firefighters’ dependents may receive line of duty death benefits. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Petition To Close Debate
The tally
Yes 27 · No 6 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Republicans | 27 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (35)
Yes 27
- 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
- Matt WoodsR5
- 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.