[tps_title]Sen. Jimmy Holley[/tps_title]
Holley is currently serving his fifth term in the Alabama Senate, after serving five terms in the Alabama House. He is an institution in southeast Alabama.
Outside of the Pro Tem and a couple of particularly influential committee chairmen, senators theoretically hold the same amount of power and influence. Holley has just been willing to use his more often and in ways that other senators don’t. That separates him from the parity. You’ll often hear, “If Holley’s not for your bill, it’s not going to pass.”
Holley has allied with Gov. Bentley during the 2015 session, allowing him to create opportunities for his district that are unavailable to most other legislators. When he puts his foot down on an issue, the tremor can be felt throughout the 7th floor.
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