SB360 threat, HB275 opportunity
You may be up to speed already on SB360 and HB475, but if not, here’s a brief description from Energy Alabama:
Two bills. Two very different futures for your Alabama Power bill.
SB360 — the “Power to the People Act” — sounds promising. But buried inside it is a provision giving the Governor’s hand-picked Secretary of Energy control over the PSC’s agenda and personnel. That’s not power to the people. That’s a backdoor political takeover of utility regulation. We beat HB 392 to protect your vote. We’re not handing that power to a new government official now.
HB475 is the real deal. It requires rate hearings under oath, reduces Alabama Power‘s outrageous profit margins, and bans them from charging you for their lobbying and political activities. Real oversight. Real relief.
Your legislators need to hear from you right now!
The Senate has passed SB360 and it’s in the House. If passed there, the law will require a PSC transition from three to seven elected members—but that transition will begin with four July appointments by Kay Ivey; that means a 7-0 GOP Commission at least until January. And even if Dems win both PSC seats on the ballot in November, the best we’d see until the 2028 election would be a 5-2 GOP commission.
Following are two legislative contact links provided by Energy Alabama. I urge you to spread word about the immediate need to ask House members to vote NO on SB360 and YES on HB475. Our hopes to win a 2-1 PSC majority November 3 and real regulatory change depend on it!
News And Announcements
Mark Your Calendars!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Chilton County Democratic Party general meeting date is being changed from the 2nd Thursday of each month to the 1st Thursday.
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Great Commission Christian Center
407 2nd Avenue South, Clanton, Alabama
(for you locals – it’s the former Helen’s Place where the Chilton County Democratic Club held their meetings and events back in the 1990’s)
The next General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday April 2nd, 2026; click here for more information.
March Fundraiser
March 12- May 14, the Chilton County Democratic Party will be selling money draw tickets for $5. One ticket comes with three chances to win cash. If you are a member, and are interested in purchasing a ticket, please e-mail us: chiltoncountydemocrats@gmail.com
YMCA Swim Lessons
The Chilton County Democratic Party and Chilton County YMCA are partnering again to offer a Youth Water Safety and Swim Course for beginners, aged 4-14, June 2026. The past two summers we have sponsored a total of eighty children, who have greatly benefited by learning life long survival skills in and around water. Our goal is to enroll sixty children from the many communities in Chilton County.
Community Conversation with Pete Buttigieg and Mayor Randall L. Woodfin
From Blueprint Alabama:
Dear Alabama Democrats,
We’re excited to officially announce that former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will join Mayor Randall L. Woodfin for our Community Listening Session on Monday, March 9 at the historic Carver Theatre in Birmingham.
This timely conversation will bring together residents, advocates, students, and community leaders from across Alabama for a forward-looking discussion about the issues shaping our communities, including economic opportunity, infrastructure, neighborhood priorities, and the current political climate.
Secretary Buttigieg has been one of the leading voices in the country on infrastructure investment, economic development, and the future of American communities. We are proud to welcome him to Birmingham for this important conversation alongside Mayor Woodfin.
This event is free and open to the public, but we encourage you to reserve your spot in advance to help us plan accordingly.
Event Details
Location: Carver Theatre, Birmingham, Alabama
Date: Monday, March 9
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Program Begins: 11:00 AM
Admission: Free (RSVP required)
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