Governor Kay Ivey signed HB477 into regulation this afternoon, authorizing the Alabama Farmers Federation to supply Alfa Well being Plans as a protection choice for its members.
Federation President Jimmy Parnell expressed gratitude for the governor’s assist.
“We thank Gov. Ivey for signing this essential laws into regulation,” Parnell mentioned. “Farmers and different small enterprise house owners face unimaginable challenges relating to well being protection. The Alabama Farmers Federation is happy to assist our members tackle hovering well being care prices by offering an choice via Alfa Well being Plans.
Gov. Ivey is a pro-business governor whose monitor document for encouraging financial progress is unparalleled. This laws will assist take away one other barrier that’s stopping farmers and entrepreneurs from investing of their companies and communities. We recognize Gov. Ivey’s steadfast management for the individuals of Alabama.”
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Gov. Ivey additionally acknowledged the invoice’s sponsors, who joined her and Federation representatives for the signing:
“I used to be happy to signal HB 477 to create a great well being protection choice that goals to assist our farmers,” Ivey mentioned. “I recognize Sen. Arthur Orr, Rep. David Faulkner, Jimmy Parnell and all the oldsters at Alfa for his or her work on this effort.”
Moreover, Parnell thanked the legislative leaders who helped make sure the invoice’s passage.
“We recognize Sen. Orr for bringing this concept to the Federation and Rep. Faulkner for additionally being a steadfast champion of the laws as Home sponsor,” Parnell added. “As we speak wouldn’t be doable with out the assist of Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and President Professional Tem Garlan Gudger, who acknowledged the pressing want going through our farmers and made passage of HB 477 a precedence.
On behalf of Alabama farmers, we thank all of the senators and representatives who listened to their constituents and allowed us to supply a well being protection choice for our members.”
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer Information. You may observe him on X @Grayson270.
