The Alabama Senate on Friday, Feb. 7, announced the appointment of Senator Lance Bell as Chair of the Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee, along with additional committee assignments.
Bell will assume the role previously held by Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger following Gudger’s election to the leadership position last week. A first-term senator representing Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega counties, Bell is an attorney with extensive experience in civil law and currently serves on nine other committees.
“The name of this committee contains two phrases—‘fiscal responsibility’ and ‘economic development’—that are essential to the continuing economic health and growth of Alabama,” Bell said. “The bills and measures that come before us will be thoroughly vetted and carefully considered as we work to create even brighter days ahead for all Alabamians.”
In addition to Bell’s appointment, the Committee on Assignments assigned the following senators to Senate committees:
- Senator Keith Kelley – Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Senator Josh Carnley – Confirmations
- Senator Wes Kitchens – Education Policy Committee
- Senator Jay Hovey – Tourism Committee
“The Alabama Senate is made up of some of the most capable leaders, each bringing valuable experience and talent to the table,” Gudger said. “These Senators are stepping up to move legislation that upholds Alabama values, protects our families, and makes our communities safer.”
Each appointment fills a vacancy following Senator Gudger’s transition to Pro Tem, a position that does not hold committee assignments.
The newly appointed members will serve for the remainder of the 2023-2026 quadrennium.
