Representative Ritchie Whorton (R)
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Bio
Representative Ritchie Whorton was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives on November 4, 2014 to serve District 22 which encompasses eastern Madison County and western Jackson County.
A longtime resident of Owens Cross Roads, he graduated from New Hope High School in 1978. After high school, he attended Jacksonville State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1983.
Since 1994, Representative Whorton and his business partner have operated All Star Pools where they specialize in unique pool designs. They recently celebrated their 20th anniversary as a small business.
He is a member of Associated Builders and Contractors, the Southeastern Madison County Business Association, Huntsville-Madison County Builders Association, and the North Alabama and New Covenant Emmaus Communities.
Representative Whorton and his wife, Shirley, are the proud parents of two daughters and they worship and serve at Owens Cross Roads United Methodist Church.
In his spare time, Representative Whorton enjoys sports, fishing, and spending time with his family.
| Committee | Position |
|---|---|
Local Legislation | Vice Chair |
Urban and Rural Development | Vice Chairperson |
Commerce and Small Business | Member |
Ethics and Campaign Finance | Member |
Rules | Member |
Madison County Legislation | Member |
| Legislation | Title | Status | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HB2532026 Regular Session | Distinctive license plates; volunteer and professional firefighters plate fee increased, distribution of funds provided for | Pending Committee Action in Second House | Pending Committee Action in Second House | 2/12/2026 |
HB6192026 Regular Session | Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors; term of officers of the board further provided, board authorized to employ compliance officer, board required to publish minimum repair and service standards | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 3/12/2026 |
HB6202026 Regular Session | Contractors; swimming pools, inspection requirements further provided | Read Second Time in House of Origin | Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar | 3/19/2026 |
HB662 (c. SB379)2026 Regular Session | Madison County, City of Owens Cross Roads annexation | Pending Committee Action in Second House | Pending Committee Action in Second House | 4/7/2026 |
HB722025 Regular Session | Motor vehicles, firefighter distinctive license plate for volunteer and professional firefighters, fee increased, distribution of funds | Read Second Time in Second House | Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar | 4/17/2025 |
HR2652025 Regular Session | Dr. Clinton, Jr., honored | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 4/17/2025 |
HB5952025 Regular Session | Madison County, boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of New Hope further provided for | Read Second Time in Second House | Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar | 5/1/2025 |
HR1082024 Regular Session | Layton Pohl, commended | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 3/7/2024 |
HB3742024 Regular Session | Additional fee, professional firefighter distinctive motor vehicle license plate | Read Second Time in Second House | Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar | 4/25/2024 |
HR2622023 Regular Session | COMMENDING TEDDY BRUST ON EARNING THE ROYAL RANGERS HIGHEST AWARD, THE GOLD MEDAL OF ACHIEVEMENT. | Read First Time in House of Origin | Introduced | |
HB4982023 Regular Session | Relating to contractors; to authorize a swimming pool contractor to request any inspection required by a local permit for the construction, repair, or maintenance of a swimming pool, under certain conditions. | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Introduced and Referred | |
HB4992023 Regular Session | Relating to prescription drugs; to provide for the dispensing of Ivermectin by a pharmacist without an individual prescription pursuant to a standing order issued by a physician, physician's assistant, or certified registered nurse practitioner; to protect physicians, physician's assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners, and pharmacists from licensure disciplinary action due to dispensing Ivermectin. | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Introduced and Referred | |
HB31Regular Session 2022 | Health, prohibiting employers public accomodations and occupational licensing boards from discriminating based on immunization status | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Read for the First Time and Referred to the House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary | 1/11/2022 |
HB498Regular Session 2022 | Madison County, sheriff, salary and other compensation | Pending Committee Action in Second House | 4/5/2022 | |
HR7First Special Session 2022 | Durham Service Company, commended | Read First Time in House of Origin | Joint Rule 11 | 1/27/2022 |
HB2532026 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Distinctive license plates; volunteer and professional firefighters plate fee increased, distribution of funds provided for
Status: Pending Committee Action in Second House
Last Action: 2/12/2026 Pending Committee Action in Second House
HB6192026 Regular Session
Authorities, Boards, & Commissions
Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors; term of officers of the board further provided, board authorized to employ compliance officer, board required to publish minimum repair and service standards
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/12/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
HB6202026 Regular Session
Buildings, Construction & Infrastructure
Contractors; swimming pools, inspection requirements further provided
Status: Read Second Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/19/2026 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
HB6622026 Regular Session
Madison County
Madison County, City of Owens Cross Roads annexation
Status: Pending Committee Action in Second House
Last Action: 4/7/2026 Pending Committee Action in Second House
Companion: SB379 - Kitchens
HB722025 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Motor vehicles, firefighter distinctive license plate for volunteer and professional firefighters, fee increased, distribution of funds
Status: Read Second Time in Second House
Last Action: 4/17/2025 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
HR2652025 Regular Session
House Resolution
Dr. Clinton, Jr., honored
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 4/17/2025 Joint Rule 11
HB5952025 Regular Session
Madison County
Madison County, boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of New Hope further provided for
Status: Read Second Time in Second House
Last Action: 5/1/2025 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
HR1082024 Regular Session
House Resolution
Layton Pohl, commended
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/7/2024 Joint Rule 11
HB3742024 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Additional fee, professional firefighter distinctive motor vehicle license plate
Status: Read Second Time in Second House
Last Action: 4/25/2024 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
HR2622023 Regular Session
House Resolution
COMMENDING TEDDY BRUST ON EARNING THE ROYAL RANGERS HIGHEST AWARD, THE GOLD MEDAL OF ACHIEVEMENT.
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: null Introduced
HB4982023 Regular Session
Contractors; swimming pool contractors, authorized to request any inspection required by a local permit to construct, repair, or maintain a residential or commercial swimming pool
Relating to contractors; to authorize a swimming pool contractor to request any inspection required by a local permit for the construction, repair, or maintenance of a swimming pool, under certain conditions.
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: null Introduced and Referred
HB4992023 Regular Session
Ivermectin; allow physicians and other health care professionals to prescribe by standing order.
Relating to prescription drugs; to provide for the dispensing of Ivermectin by a pharmacist without an individual prescription pursuant to a standing order issued by a physician, physician's assistant, or certified registered nurse practitioner; to protect physicians, physician's assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners, and pharmacists from licensure disciplinary action due to dispensing Ivermectin.
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: null Introduced and Referred
HB31Regular Session 2022
Health
Health, prohibiting employers public accomodations and occupational licensing boards from discriminating based on immunization status
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 1/11/2022 Read for the First Time and Referred to the House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary
HB498Regular Session 2022
Madison County
Madison County, sheriff, salary and other compensation
Status: Pending Committee Action in Second House
Last Action: 4/5/2022 undefined
HR7First Special Session 2022
House Resolution
Durham Service Company, commended
Status: Read First Time in House of Origin
Last Action: 1/27/2022 Joint Rule 11