Senator Shay Shelnutt (R)
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Senator Shay Shelnutt was elected to the Alabama Senate in 2014 and again in 2018.
Senator Shelnutt was born on September 21, 1967 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Senator Shelnutt is a realtor receiving his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Montevallo and a Masters of Education in Math from the University of Montevallo.
Senator Shelnutt is a member of Palmerdale United Methodist Church and his interests include his family, his church and all sports.
| Committee | Position |
|---|---|
Banking and Insurance | Chairperson |
Education Policy | Vice Chairperson |
Confirmations | Member |
Finance and Taxation General Fund | Member |
Healthcare | Member |
Jefferson County Legislation | Member |
Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Finances and Budget | Member |
| Legislation | Title | Status | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB32026 Regular Session | Public K-12 schools, sex education (sex ed) curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as sex ed curriculum, policies of local boards of education related to sex ed further provided for, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, Attorney General authorized to enforce | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 1/13/2026 |
SB42026 Regular Session | Religious instruction; elective credit for release time further provided for | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 1/13/2026 |
SJR402026 Regular Session | Gardendale First Baptist Church, 150th anniversary, celebrated | Enacted | Enacted | 2/25/2026 |
SB1322026 Regular Session | Class 8 municipalities; to authorize certain municipalities to opt out of county personnel board | Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin | Currently Indefinitely Postponed | 4/7/2026 |
SB207 (c. HB415)2026 Regular Session | Captive insurers, additional requirements, certain minimum paid in capital amounts increased | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 1/27/2026 |
SB208 (c. HB343)2026 Regular Session | State rural electrification authorities and electric membership corporations; removes requirement for Department of Finance approval for issuance of bonds | Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin | Currently Indefinitely Postponed | 4/7/2026 |
SB2092026 Regular Session | Public K-12 schools; sex education (sex ed) curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as sex ed curriculum, policies of local boards of education related to sex ed further provided for, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, Attorney General authorized to enforce | Enacted | Enacted | 4/17/2026 |
SB2482026 Regular Session | Religious instruction; elective credit for release time further provided for | Enacted | Enacted | 4/8/2026 |
SB151 (c. HB262)2025 Regular Session | Department of Insurance, internal Code of Alabama 1975 citations corrected | Enacted | Enacted | 5/6/2025 |
SB1522025 Regular Session | Motor vehicles, unclaimed, towing, towing company may notify the Revenue Department on the Unclaimed/Abandoned Vehicle Portal immediately after towing | Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin | Currently Indefinitely Postponed | 5/6/2025 |
SB1822025 Regular Session | Psychoactive cannabinoids; prohibit sale of beverages containing psychoactive cannabinoids; criminal penalties provided | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 2/20/2025 |
SB2032025 Regular Session | Dental insurance; set medical loss ratio for insurers | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 2/27/2025 |
SB2042025 Regular Session | Dental insurance; allow available unused benefits to roll over year-to-year | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 2/27/2025 |
SB2292025 Regular Session | Religious instruction, elective credit for release time further provided for | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin | 3/6/2025 |
SB2772025 Regular Session | Public K-12 schools, sex education curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as sex ed curriculum, policies of local boards of education related to sex ed further provided for, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, Attorney General authorized to enforce | Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin | Currently Indefinitely Postponed | 5/6/2025 |
SB32026 Regular Session
Education
Public K-12 schools, sex education (sex ed) curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as sex ed curriculum, policies of local boards of education related to sex ed further provided for, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, Attorney General authorized to enforce
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 1/13/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
SB42026 Regular Session
Education
Religious instruction; elective credit for release time further provided for
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 1/13/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
SJR402026 Regular Session
Senate Joint Resolution
Gardendale First Baptist Church, 150th anniversary, celebrated
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 2/25/2026 Enacted
SB1322026 Regular Session
Counties & Municipalities
Class 8 municipalities; to authorize certain municipalities to opt out of county personnel board
Status: Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin
Last Action: 4/7/2026 Currently Indefinitely Postponed
SB2072026 Regular Session
Insurance
Captive insurers, additional requirements, certain minimum paid in capital amounts increased
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 1/27/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Companion: HB415 - Ellis
SB2082026 Regular Session
State Government
State rural electrification authorities and electric membership corporations; removes requirement for Department of Finance approval for issuance of bonds
Status: Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin
Last Action: 4/7/2026 Currently Indefinitely Postponed
Companion: HB343 - Sorrells
SB2092026 Regular Session
Education
Public K-12 schools; sex education (sex ed) curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as sex ed curriculum, policies of local boards of education related to sex ed further provided for, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, Attorney General authorized to enforce
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 4/17/2026 Enacted
SB2482026 Regular Session
Education
Religious instruction; elective credit for release time further provided for
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 4/8/2026 Enacted
SB1512025 Regular Session
Insurance
Department of Insurance, internal Code of Alabama 1975 citations corrected
Status: Enacted
Last Action: 5/6/2025 Enacted
Companion: HB262 - Ellis
SB1522025 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Motor vehicles, unclaimed, towing, towing company may notify the Revenue Department on the Unclaimed/Abandoned Vehicle Portal immediately after towing
Status: Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin
Last Action: 5/6/2025 Currently Indefinitely Postponed
SB1822025 Regular Session
Crimes & Offenses
Psychoactive cannabinoids; prohibit sale of beverages containing psychoactive cannabinoids; criminal penalties provided
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/20/2025 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
SB2032025 Regular Session
Insurance
Dental insurance; set medical loss ratio for insurers
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/27/2025 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
SB2042025 Regular Session
Insurance
Dental insurance; allow available unused benefits to roll over year-to-year
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 2/27/2025 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
SB2292025 Regular Session
Education
Religious instruction, elective credit for release time further provided for
Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Last Action: 3/6/2025 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
SB2772025 Regular Session
Education
Public K-12 schools, sex education curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as sex ed curriculum, policies of local boards of education related to sex ed further provided for, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, Attorney General authorized to enforce
Status: Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin
Last Action: 5/6/2025 Currently Indefinitely Postponed