Frances Holk-Jones: A Record of Failure

Voted for taxpayer-funded college tuition for illegal aliens.

HB 210, dated April 24, 2024, expanded in-state college benefits for those in the country illegally and put Alabama taxpayers on the hook. The bill addresses postsecondary education eligibility for unlawfully present aliens.

References: HB 210 summary • HB 210 text • Some Republicans in Alabama support open borders and illegal aliens.

Voted to allow elected officials to accept gifts from special interests.

HB 227, dated April 2, 2024, weakened ethics protections and opened the door for politicians to receive more from special interests. The legislation is an ethics bill addressing, among other things, prohibited sources and gifts to public servants.

References: Substitute bill PDF • Simpson substitute PDF • Alabama AG Steve Marshall says ethics bill would decriminalize violations of public trust.

Higher taxes on firearms and government tracking of gun purchases.

HB 392, dated April 27, 2023, and SB 158, dated May 25, 2023, increased burdens on lawful gun owners and enabled more government tracking of firearm purchases. Both are firearms-related measures from the 2023 Alabama regular session.

References: HB 392 summary • HB 392 text • SB 158 summary • SB 158 votes

Putting our safety at risk with early parole and resentencing for violent, habitual felons.

HB 16, dated April 23, 2024, and HB 229, dated April 20, 2023, made it easier for serious offenders to seek reduced punishment and earlier release. Both are criminal justice measures from the Alabama House.

References: HB 16 summary • HB 16 text • HB 229 summary • HB 229 text