HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — An Alabama lawmaker has filed a bill ahead of the upcoming legislative session that would create harsher penalties for those who assault public officials. Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) filed SB20, which would enhance penalties for assaulting public officials and public servants. If passed, the bill would upgrade the…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Some lawmakers in Alabama want to crack down on crimes committed against public officials. This comes after a candidate running for state office was threatened while on the campaign trail. “You’re gonna have people saying things, disagreeing with you, and so forth," said Christina Woerner McInnis,…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A proposed Alabama bill would expand the time a driver must have a working ignition interlock device in their car if they are convicted of driving under the influence for the first time. Rep. Barbara Boyd, D-Anniston, is co-sponsoring HB1 with several other House members. Under…