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Summary

Governor Robert Julian Bentley

Biographical

Current Office: Governor (AL) , Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Dianne; 4 Children: Paul, John Mark, Luke, Matthew
Birth Date: 02/03/1943
Birth Place: Columbiana, AL
Home City: Tuscaloosa, AL
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HB 123 - Education Appropriations for 2011-2012
Legislation (Amendatory Veto)

June 9, 2011

HB 56 - Immigration Enforcement
Legislation (Sign)

June 9, 2011

SB 162 - PACT Funding and Tuition Restrictions
Legislation (Yea)

April 21, 2010 - -Appropriates the following funds from the Education Trust Fund to the Trust Fund of the Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Fund (PACT) (Sec. 1):-$23.56 million for ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Bentley Announces April Unemployment Rate Decline

May 18, 2012 - Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama's preliminary April unemployment rate is 7.2%, down from March's revised rate of 7.4%. April's rate represents 154,307 ...

Governor Bentley Signs Immigration Law Revisions

May 18, 2012 - Governor Robert Bentley on Friday signed House Bill 658, a bill designed to simplify and clarify Alabama's existing immigration law, commonly known as House Bill ...

Governor Bentley Finalizes Call for Special Session of the Alabama Legislature

May 17, 2012 - Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed the proclamation required to call a special session of the Alabama Legislature starting May 17. The call includes budget-supporting ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights A
2004 VOICES for Alabama's Children Positions 100%
2002 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights A
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Lawyers & Lobbyists ($240,696.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Robert Bentley refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.

View Robert Julian Bentley's Alabama State Legislative Election 1998 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

Campaign Email
Steven.Berry@RobertBentley2010.com

Campaign Website
http://www.robertbentley2010.com/

Campaign
11 Ridgeland
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone: 205-345-1090

Campaign
Postal Office Box 2276
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
Phone: 205-764-0713
Phone: 205-764-0638

Campaign
1439 McFarland Boulevard East, Suite C
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Phone: 205-764-0713
Phone: 205-764-0638

Capitol Email
info@governor.alabama.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.governor.alabama.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/govbentley

General Website - Facebook
http://facebook.com/bentley2010

General Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/governorbentley

Capitol
600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: 334-242-7100
Fax: 334-353-0004

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