Next, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development quickly approved HB 103, Rep. Jamie Kiel’s (R-Russellville) bill stipulating that the State of Alabama cannot selectively pick which types of businesses or other entities such as churches can remain open during states of emergency. Rep. Steve McMillan’s (R-Gulf Shores) HB 235 was also given a favorable report. This bill allows the owner of any restaurant to set their own policy on dogs being allowed in outdoor areas of the establishment.