Court Reform Bill Moves to Senate Floor after House Passage

AFP-AL Applauds Senate for Voting 30-0 to Move Judicial Deference Bill Forward, Ensuring Courts Are Not Undermined by State Agencies - Americans for Prosperity

Montgomery, AL—Following the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Chevron doctrine that required judges to defer to the opinion of unelected bureaucrats at administrative agencies was rejected. Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) has since applauded the state legislature for taking the lead from the Court and introducing SB 248, which would end judicial deference. Rather than empowering the administ…

Court Reform Bill Moves to Senate Floor after House Passage

A bipartisan family court reform bill designed to enhance procedures for court-appointed psychologists and strengthen fairness and accountability in family cases is heading to the Senate floor after recently passing in the Florida House of Representatives. Rep. David Borrero (R-Sweetwater) sponsored the bill (HB 901) in the House of Representatives. Sen. Mack Bernard (D-West Palm Beach) carried the Senate version (SB 976). “This bill represents …