HR325 Summary

• Strongly condemns the actions of Rebekah Mason, a senior political advisor to Governor Robert Bentley, for her role in an inappropriate extramarital relationship that led to the Governor's resignation and criminal charges in April 2017.

• Accuses Mason of monopolizing the Governor's agenda, directing wrongful actions, influencing policy decisions contrary to the state's interests (including closing driver's license offices in rural counties), and improperly influencing legislation.

• Apologizes to all victims of Mason's actions, particularly professional women in Alabama who have worked toward success with integrity, and condemns her for damaging the image of women in the workplace.

• Urges the Alabama Attorney General to investigate Mason for potential violations of state law and directs the Joint Rules Committee to consider whether she violated Joint Rules Relating to Lobbying.

• Commends former First Lady Dianne Bentley for handling the situation with grace, dignity, faith, and integrity.