Best Bills Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2024 Youth Legislature session. Best bills do not have to pass in chamber to be considered for the award: SB24 by Anna Beth Frazier, Spain Park High School, Hoover — Giving Them Their Right! — Amendment … [Read More]
2024 delegates and alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Between Friday, June 28, and Friday, July 5, 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 56th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C. If those chosen to attend as delegates are unable to go, the alternates will be given the chance to be a … [Read More]
2025 Youth Legislature officers take the oath of office
The governor and officers for the 2025 Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature were sworn into office Feb. 25, 2024. These elected officials will work for the next year to plan and lead the 2025 session. Gov. AnnMarie McDaniel, Hoover High School Lt. Gov. Julia Daigle, Spain Park High School, Hoover Senate Pro Temp Tyra Davis, Ramsay … [Read More]
2024 First Year Outstanding Participants
These First Year Youth Legislature participants were recognized Feb. 25, 2024, as the outstanding First Year delegates: Anna Kate Wells. Northside Methodist Academy, Dothan Owen Jones, The Montgomery Academy Will Long, Mountain Brook High School Auston Parks, Spain Park High School, Hoover Farrah Lane, Bayside Academy, Daphne Caleb Johnston, LAMP High School, Montgomery Hope Hadder, … [Read More]
Media staff highlights debate from first day of the 2024 Youth Legislature
Tomorrow-Today Staff Report A Day in the Senate By Brooklynn Ruffin and Jordan Graves SB11 Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders Bill Author: Abigail Schoensiegel Senator Schoensiegel’s bill concerns the mental effects of potential and actual rape victims in the state of Alabama. “If 13% of American women have been raped and 31% of rape victims … [Read More]
Meet your 2024 Youth Legislature Officers
The officers for the 2024 Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature have been preparing for this weekend since their elections last year. During Officers’ Training in January and in the days leading up to the conference, your media staff has interviewed the officers in an effort to help you get to know them better. House Officers – … [Read More]
‘We see people before politics,’ says 2024 youth governor
By Youth Gov. Hudson Campbell Good morning delegates! I’m so glad each of you could make it. I hope you are excited about this wonderful weekend and conference we have ahead of us. We would not have this amazing opportunity without the help of the YMCA, college staffers, officers, and delegation advisors as well … [Read More]
Q & A with 2025 gubernatorial candidates
The TomorrowTODAY staff asked each of the 2025 gubernatorial candidates the same three questions. Read their responses below: More than half of Alabama’s first-time teachers leave the job before the end of three years. Only a third of all current teachers have the 10 years of service required to be vested in the state’s retirement … [Read More]
Special order calendars set for first day of 2024 session of the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature
SPECIAL ORDER CALENDARS Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 These bills have been selected by the leadership to skip the committee process and be debated first in their Chamber. Debate will begin on these bills when chambers convene Friday. They are not assigned to a committee. The patrons should report to Committee 1. SENATE SPECIAL ORDER SB013 … [Read More]
Best bills and bills signed into law by 2023 Gov. Camila Lopez
On Saturday, Feb. 25, before the 2024 governor-elect spoke and answered questions from the media and lobbyists during a joint session, the Best Bill Awards were presented in the Alabama House of Representative chambers at the Alabama State House. The Best Bills are chosen by an independent committee of adults. HOUSE BEST BILL HB23 by Lily … [Read More]
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