Susan DuBose
Gov. Kay Ivey signs ban on transgender college athletes
Gov. Kay Ivey Tuesday signed a ban on transgender college athletes participating in sports that correlate with their affirmed gender, the latest in a string of attacks on LGBTQ Alabamians and transgender youth in particular. “Look, if you are a biological male, you are not going to be competing in women’s and girls’ sports in […]
Updates to teacher prep bill passes Alabama Senate committee
A bill to loosen alternative teacher certification has made it past the Senate Education Policy committee. HB342, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, would require that a teacher preparation program have successful operation in at least five states, without being on probation (this does not apply to traditional two or four-year institutions with state-approved programs); […]
‘What Is A Woman’ bill faces criticism in Alabama House committee meeting
The sponsor of a bill that would try to legally define man, woman, boy, girl, father, mother, male, female, and sex faced criticism from LGBTQ individuals and members of the Alabama House Health Committee on Wednesday. HB 405, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, is titled the ‘What Is A Woman’ Act. She said the […]
Alabama lawmaker files bill to loosen alternative teacher certification requirements
An Alabama state representative has filed a bill that would reduce the requirements for alternative teacher certification programs. HB 342, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, would limit the State Board of Education to be limited to four areas:: successful operation in at least five states, without being on probation; evidence of certifying at least […]
Alabama Senate approves ban on transgender college athletes
A bill banning transgender college athletes from playing sports with others of their gender passed its second house Wednesday. HB 261, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, passed 26-4. The bill is the latest in a string of attacks on LGBTQ Alabamians, and transgender youth in particular, over the last two years. Sen. April Weaver, R-Alabaster, […]
Bills targeting LGBTQ communities introduced in Alabama House
Alabama House Republicans Thursday filed two bills targeting LGBTQ Alabamians, continuing an ongoing series of attacks on the community. HB 405, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, would define man, woman, boy, girl, father, mother, male, female, and sex. The sponsor calls the bill the “What is a Woman Act.” DuBose’s bill would also require […]
Alabama House approves bill increasing penalties for loitering, begging on public highways
The Alabama House Thursday approved a bill that would increase penalties for loitering along state highways on a 90-0 vote, with 12 abstentions. The bill, HB 24, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, stems from an attempt by Montgomery to arrest panhandlers, which was never implemented and drew federal court injunctions. “We’ve had a […]
Alabama House passes ban on transgender athletes in college sports
The Alabama House passed a bill banning transgender athletes from college sports on Tuesday, the latest in a series of bills attacking transgender youth in the state. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, passed on a 83-5 vote with 14 abstentions. It would require college athletes to play sports that align with their […]
Alabama House committee approves ban on transgender athletes in college sports
The House Education Policy Committee Wednesday approved a bill banning transgender athletes from college sports, the latest in a series of bills attacking transgender youth in the state. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, passed on a voice vote. It would require college athletes to play sports that align with their “biological sex.” […]