State advances second new prison despite speaker’s opposition

The state is moving forward with a second new prison, while the Alabama House speaker has expressed opposition to the move.

The prison plan

The development involves a second new prison. The state is proceeding with the plan, but the information available does not identify the facility’s location, cost, schedule or construction status.

The speaker’s response

The Alabama House speaker is not happy with the state’s decision to move ahead. The speaker’s objection places the prison plan in conflict with the position of the House’s presiding officer. The specific reasons for the opposition are not stated here.

What comes next

The state’s next steps on the second prison and any action by the Alabama House will determine how the disagreement develops. The information available does not identify a vote, legislative proposal or other formal action tied to the speaker’s objection.

Alabama Daily News reported on the state’s move and the House speaker’s reaction.