Bill to replace Alabama ethics law dead for this session

A bill to repeal and replace the Alabama ethics law was carried over Wednesday morning by the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee, ending its chances for passing this session. Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, who sponsored the bill, told the committee he stands behind his bill, which drew opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Ethics Commission. The House passed Simpson’s bill more than a month ago but it never advanced out of committee in the Senate. A maximum of two days are left in the session, counting Wednesday. Simpson, a...