Kristin Nelson

Voted to agree to the Senate's version of House Bill 475, the Power to the People Act, which changes the state board that sets electric rates. It bars any increase in the electric base rates in place on October 1, 2026 before January 1, 2029. After that date, power companies may not bill customers for their own lobbying, ads, or grants. Power companies also may not give money to candidates for the board, a ban that starts when the law takes effect on June 1, 2026. The board grows from three elected members to seven, one per congressional district, but the Governor first appoints four of them by July 15, 2026 from lists sent by legislative leaders of both parties. Elections phase the seven seats in through 2032, and a new state energy secretary picked by the Governor runs the board's staff and sets its agendas. The Alabama House of Representatives agreed 72-26 and the bill became law.

April 1, 2026Supports Cost of Living Reduction

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026

Voted to agree to the final version of Senate Bill 341, which lets Alabama try speed cameras in one interstate work zone. A camera may ticket a driver only for going more than 10 miles per hour over the limit, only where workers are present, and only where two warning signs stand at least 500 feet ahead. The ticket is a civil fine mailed to the vehicle's owner rather than a criminal charge, and the program ends on September 30, 2028 unless lawmakers extend it. The Alabama House of Representatives agreed 76-23 and the bill became law.

April 9, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026

Introduced a bill proposing to let cities enforce speed limits in the police jurisdiction just outside their city limits, not only inside city limits (House Bill 638).

April 1, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 6, 2026

Voted to agree to the final version of Senate Bill 57, which tells Alabama to ask the federal government for permission to stop people from buying candy and soda with SNAP food benefits. If the federal government says yes, the state must block those purchases; if it says no, the state must ask again every year. The law sorts candy and soda by their ingredients, leaves out baked goods and drinks with low-calorie sweeteners, and shields stores from fines for up to three accidental sales a year. The Alabama House of Representatives agreed 77-22 and the bill became law.

April 9, 2026Opposes Social Programs and Welfare

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026

Voted to agree to the Senate's version of House Bill 475, the Power to the People Act, which changes the state board that sets electric rates. It bars any increase in the electric base rates in place on October 1, 2026 before January 1, 2029. After that date, power companies may not bill customers for their own lobbying, ads, or grants. Power companies also may not give money to candidates for the board, a ban that starts when the law takes effect on June 1, 2026. The board grows from three elected members to seven, one per congressional district, but the Governor first appoints four of them by July 15, 2026 from lists sent by legislative leaders of both parties. Elections phase the seven seats in through 2032, and a new state energy secretary picked by the Governor runs the board's staff and sets its agendas. The Alabama House of Representatives agreed 72-26 and the bill became law.

April 1, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026

Voted to pass House Bill 1, a backup plan for Alabama's primary elections for Congress. If a federal court let the state go back to the map the Legislature drew in 2023, and the ruling came too late for the normal primary, the Governor would call a new one. The top vote-getter would win the party slot, with no runoff, and the first primary would not count. The House passed it 75-29 on a party-line vote, and it became law.

May 6, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026

Voted to pass Senate Bill 5, which asks voters to change the Alabama Constitution so every public school plays the national anthem at least once a week. School boards would have to write a policy for it. Each school would play a Library of Congress recording of the first verse of The Star-Spangled Banner, or have a school band, choir, or singer perform it. This is a proposed change to the state constitution, so it takes effect only if most Alabama voters approve it at a statewide election. The Alabama House of Representatives passed it 75-27.

April 9, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026

Began serving as the Alabama House representative for District 38 after the February 2026 special election.

February 4, 2026

Source: aldailynews.com · researched August 6, 2026

Served as chair of the Chambers County Republican Party.

February 3, 2026

Source: alabamareflector.com · researched August 6, 2026

Was endorsed by the Alabama Farmers Federation for House District 38.

December 27, 2025

Source: alabamagazette.com · researched August 6, 2026

Served as president of the EAMC Lanier Auxiliary Board.

November 17, 2025

Source: alabamagazette.com · researched August 6, 2026

Founded the Chambers County Young Republicans.

November 17, 2025

Source: alabamagazette.com · researched August 6, 2026

Worked for seven years in City of Valley administration.

November 17, 2025

Source: alabamagazette.com · researched August 6, 2026

Sponsored a bill proposing that Alabama probate courts confirm who a child's intended parents are before a baby born to a surrogate is handed over (House Bill 643).

March 19, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 6, 2026