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“Election year sessions are always pretty calm, with no one wanting to 'rock the boat' with anything controversial leading into the election.”

With the WRAP legislation completed and going into effect in 2018, and with tasting regulations put into effect by ABC this year, we don’t expect to have any major issues in 2018. But we should see more, and get a better idea of what we will face, as we near the beginning of session.

We hope that the strife and disruptions of last session will not carry over into next year. Members have pre-filed (early introduction) 43 total bills for the upcoming session, 23 in the House and 19 in the Senate. Nothing so far that directly affects the supermarket industry. Governor Ivey has publicly stated her support for an increase in gasoline taxes, but I can’t imagine these Republicans will have any interest in tax increases going into the election.

accountability and combatting the waste, misuse, and abuse of taxpayer dollars. Joining Pringle on the committee are: Vice Chairman Chris Sells (R-Greenville), Ranking Democrat Rod Scott (D-Fairfield), Corley Ellis (R-Columbiana),

Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo), Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), Reed Ingram (R-Montgomery), A.J. McCampbell (D-Livingston) and Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham).

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