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Arthur Orr R

State Senator
Alabama Senate District 3
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028
Email: [email protected]
15 Total

Biography

Photo URL: https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/senate/members/Orr_3.png

On Record (67)

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Sen. Orr touts Literacy Act results: Birmingham 3rd graders now outpacing New York, Chicago, Atlanta
Jun 01, 2026 · source · details / share
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Alabama Center for the Arts building named Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center - Decatur Daily
May 24, 2026 · source · details / share
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Alabama Center for the Arts building named Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center - Decatur Daily
May 24, 2026 · source · details / share
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Arthur Orr rejects temporary gas tax suspension, eyes permanent grocery tax cut
May 15, 2026 · source · details / share
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Governor Ivey Signs HB527 Into Law, Providing Overtime Tax Deduction
May 04, 2026 · source · details / share
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Governor Ivey Reminds Alabamians State Grocery Tax Holiday Begins Today
May 01, 2026 · source · details / share
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Ivey signs off on state tax breaks for overtime, groceries
Apr 24, 2026 · source · details / share
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Ivey signs bill giving tax break on overtime, suspending state grocery tax May 1- June 30
Apr 20, 2026 · source · details / share
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Alabama Gov. Ivey Signs New Rules
Apr 19, 2026 · source · details / share
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Governor Ivey Signs Bill to Provide Tax Relief to Hardworking Alabamians
Apr 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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Legislature sends Alabama Property Protection Act to Ivey’s desk
Apr 10, 2026 · source · details / share
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House passes bill to prohibit candy and soda purchases with SNAP
Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share
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Alabama House approves ban on SNAP recipients purchasing some sugary foods
Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Education
Alabama specialty public high schools, consortium encouraged
Alabama specialty public high schools, consortium encouraged
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Resolutions
Mr. Jim America, commended
Mr. Jim America, commended
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Resolutions
Alabama Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American revolution, commended
Alabama Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American revolution, commended
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Resolutions
United States Postal Service, 250th anniversary, celebrated
United States Postal Service, 250th anniversary, celebrated
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill RETIREMENT
Teachers' Retirement System, longevity bonus for certain retirees and beneficiaries
Teachers' Retirement System, longevity bonus for certain retirees and beneficiaries
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill LEGISLATURE
Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services recreated as a legislative department, duties revised and clarified, Legislative Committee on the Evaluation of Services created
Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services recreated as a legislative department, duties revised and clarified, Legislative Committee on the Evaluation of Services created
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Morgan County
Morgan County; Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur, scope of operating parameters
Morgan County; Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur, scope of operating parameters
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Property & Estates
Real property; creation of the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026, title fraud prevention
Real property; creation of the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026, title fraud prevention
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Crimes & Offenses
Crimes and offenses; stalking in the second degree, penalties revised
Crimes and offenses; stalking in the second degree, penalties revised
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Government Administration
Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitation purposes prohibited; redaction of certain information relating to financial transactions required
Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitation purposes prohibited; redaction of certain information relating to financial transactions required
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Family Law
Child custody; modification of order authorized if material change of circumstances and modification is in best interest of the child, factors provided
Child custody; modification of order authorized if material change of circumstances and modification is in best interest of the child, factors provided
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Consumer Protection
Consumer protection; unsolicited offers to purchase real estate, unfair service contracts, regulated
Consumer protection; unsolicited offers to purchase real estate, unfair service contracts, regulated
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Taxation & Revenue
Taxation; to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales and use tax calculations
Taxation; to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales and use tax calculations
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Campaign contributions; require disclosure of certain contributions from nonprofit organizations to campaigns; prohibit contributions from nonprofit organizations to PACs
Campaign contributions; require disclosure of certain contributions from nonprofit organizations to campaigns; prohibit contributions from nonprofit organizations to PACs
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Administrative Law and Procedures
Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; standard of judicial review revised regarding agency's interpretation of law
Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; standard of judicial review revised regarding agency's interpretation of law
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Appropriations
Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027
Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Property & Estates
Condominiums; consents and waivers, arbitration and mediation
Condominiums; consents and waivers, arbitration and mediation
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Law enforcement; vehicular pursuits, creating a standard for pursuit policies
Law enforcement; vehicular pursuits, creating a standard for pursuit policies
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Campaign contributions; contributions made with credit card with billing address outside U.S. prohibited, exceptions provided
Campaign contributions; contributions made with credit card with billing address outside U.S. prohibited, exceptions provided
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill INSURANCE
Health care plans; to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in determinations of coverage
Health care plans; to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in determinations of coverage
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Education
Alabama Charter School Finance Authority, bonding authority established, legislative findings, board membership, powers, contracts, investments
Alabama Charter School Finance Authority, bonding authority established, legislative findings, board membership, powers, contracts, investments
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Health
Public assistance; regular cross-checks required for Medicaid and food assistance eligibly, categorical eligibly for food assistance prohibited, eligibility for food assistance further provided for
Public assistance; regular cross-checks required for Medicaid and food assistance eligibly, categorical eligibly for food assistance prohibited, eligibility for food assistance further provided for
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Criminal procedure; Department of Corrections, outstanding warrant check procedures on inmates, provided; virtual hearings on inmates, required under certain conditions
Criminal procedure; Department of Corrections, outstanding warrant check procedures on inmates, provided; virtual hearings on inmates, required under certain conditions
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Government Administration
Public Corruption; convicted public servant's retirement contributions forfeited to pay restitution; convicted public servant's compensation while on leave with pay forfeited
Public Corruption; convicted public servant's retirement contributions forfeited to pay restitution; convicted public servant's compensation while on leave with pay forfeited
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Health
Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for
Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for
Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill RETIREMENT
Teachers' Retirement System, longevity bonus for certain retirees and beneficiaries
Retirement
Apr 03, 2026 · source · details / share
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Alabama House committee approves bill establishing harsher penalties for real estate fraud
Apr 06, 2026 · source · details / share
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Alabama Senate votes to further reduce powers of lieutenant governor
Apr 06, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Powering Growth Act established, Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank and the Strategic Energy Procurement Fund established under the State Industrial Development Authority to assist in obtaining equipment and providing financing for qualified energy infrastructure projects
Powering Growth Act established, Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank and the Strategic Energy Procurement Fund established under the State Industrial Development Authority to assist in obtaining equipment and providing financing for qualified energy infrastructure projects
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Education
Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act, State Department of Education required to develop unified digital platform for consolidating and sharing documentation relating to the Alabama Literacy Act, Alabama Numeracy Act, Individualized Education Programs, and other educational programs
Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act, State Department of Education required to develop unified digital platform for consolidating and sharing documentation relating to the Alabama Literacy Act, Alabama Numeracy Act, Individualized Education Programs, and other educational programs
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Education
Move on When Ready; program established to allow qualifying high school junior and seniors to enroll full time at eligible community college, course approval provided for, Move on When Ready Fund created, Alabama Community College System required to administer
Move on When Ready; program established to allow qualifying high school junior and seniors to enroll full time at eligible community college, course approval provided for, Move on When Ready Fund created, Alabama Community College System required to administer
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral INSURANCE
Health care plans; to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in determinations of coverage
Insurance
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Property & Estates
Condominiums; consents and waivers, arbitration and mediation
Property & Estates
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Government Administration
Public Corruption; convicted public servant's retirement contributions forfeited to pay restitution; convicted public servant's compensation while on leave with pay forfeited
Government Administration
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Criminal procedure; Department of Corrections, outstanding warrant check procedures on inmates, provided; virtual hearings on inmates, required under certain conditions
Criminal Procedure
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Education
Alabama Charter School Finance Authority, bonding authority established, legislative findings, board membership, powers, contracts, investments
Education
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Administrative Law and Procedures
Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; standard of judicial review revised regarding agency's interpretation of law
Administrative Law and Procedures
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ELECTIONS
Campaign contributions; require disclosure of certain contributions from nonprofit organizations to campaigns; prohibit contributions from nonprofit organizations to PACs
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Taxation & Revenue
Taxation; to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales and use tax calculations
Taxation & Revenue
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Health
Public assistance; regular cross-checks required for Medicaid and food assistance eligibly, categorical eligibly for food assistance prohibited, eligibility for food assistance further provided for
Health
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Education
Higher education, to require public colleges and universities to submit annual report on the amount of state and federal funds received and expended, and plans for operating if federal or state funding reduced
Education
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Law enforcement; vehicular pursuits, creating a standard for pursuit policies
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ELECTIONS
Campaign contributions; contributions made with credit card with billing address outside U.S. prohibited, exceptions provided
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Consumer Protection
Consumer protection; unsolicited offers to purchase real estate, unfair service contracts, regulated
Consumer Protection
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Crimes & Offenses
Crimes and offenses; stalking in the second degree, penalties revised
Crimes & Offenses
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Family Law
Guardianships and conservatorships; notice requirements further provided for, procedures to remove proceeding to circuit court revised, duties of guardian ad litem of a minor further provided for and training required, court representative required to be appointed for allegedly incapacitated adults in certain circumstances, appointment of temporary or emergency guardian or conservator authorized in certain circumstances
Family Law
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Government Administration
Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitation purposes prohibited; redaction of certain information relating to financial transactions required
Government Administration
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Family Law
Child custody; modification of order authorized if material change of circumstances and modification is in best interest of the child, factors provided
Family Law
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Health
Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for
Health
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Education
Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions authorized based on achievement of performance goals and objectives
Education
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral LEGISLATURE
Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services recreated as a legislative department, duties revised and clarified, Legislative Committee on the Evaluation of Services created
Legislature
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Property & Estates
Real property; creation of the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026, title fraud prevention
Property & Estates
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Appropriations
Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027
Appropriations
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Morgan County
Morgan County; Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur, scope of operating parameters
Morgan County
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share