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]
Remembering Justice Hugh Maddox
Justice Hugh Maddox 1930 – 2020 Justice Hugh Maddox was a gentle man who made a tremendous impact on the YMCA for many decades. In 1979 he helped found the YMCA Youth Judicial program in Alabama. Although it began with only a handful of students as part of Youth Legislature, Youth Judicial has gone on … [Read More]
House of Representative Representing
The 73rd Alabama Youth Legislature Conference is underway and everybody is doing an amazing job to make the most of the conference. The debate has been wonderful. Everybody has been very passionate but also respectful. Anna Dickey proposed a great bill in the House pushing for mental health to be taught in Alabama public schools. … [Read More]
Stellar Debate in the Senate
Debate in the Senate has been exciting to watch throughout the day. As debate continues, we have heard from some outstanding delegates with fantastic arguments. Due to a smaller number of members in the Senate, we have experienced more lively debate. Senator Vincent Indovina had an intriguing bill about relocating coal ash pits to prevent … [Read More]
Energetic Debate in the First Year Chamber
By: Mary Virginia Huffaker Debate is lively and energetic in the First Year Chamber as Presiding Officer Jeffrey Ford directs new participants in proper debate and etiquette. Three bills in the First Year Chamber have passed so far, including both special order bills. Bill #159, titled “Our Voice; Student Representation in School Board … [Read More]
Supreme Court declares HB7 constitutional
By Anna Claire Bullard Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer During a 2 p.m. Friday public hearing, the youth justices of the Alabama Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of HB7 by Rep. Russell Weas of Mountain Brook High School The bill requires students to take a philosophy class in public schools. The class would teach five … [Read More]
‘Make an impression on your peers and have fun,’ Friedman says
By Mary Pruitt Mantel TomorrowToday Staff Writer During the opening ceremony of Youth Judicial, Chris Friedman, the writer of the case that will be tried this weekend, challenged every delegate to take the weekend seriously but still have fun. His second challenge was to treat others well. “You will see these people again, and they … [Read More]
Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, Youth Leg Bill Agendas
HOUSE H009-Law Delegation: Birmingham – Mountain Brook Author(s): Kathryne Letzer Title: To Establish a State Study of Appropriate School Hours for Alabama Public Schools H083-Law Delegation: Montgomery – Montgomery Academy Author(s): Henry Hamlett Title: To Reform Teacher Tenure in Alabama H097-Law Delegation: Montgomery – Montgomery Academy Author(s): Annabel Roth Title: Police and Public Protection Act … [Read More]
House Pro Temp: Why I’m The Best Candidate
House Pro Temp Olivia Pride 15 Spain Park High School 10th Hoover, Alabama Kimberly E. Pride I feel I am the best candidate for the position of House Pro-Temp because I have the experience. I served as First Year Pro-Temp and as a judge at this past Judicial. I also feel I am the best … [Read More]
Speaker of the house: why i’m the best candidate
Speaker of the House T Diebel Age: 17 School: Saint James City: Montgomery Parents Names: Chuck and Bess Diebel I am the best candidate for Speaker of the House because I know what people want out of a Speaker. I have been in this program for three years now and I have heard the complaints … [Read More]