BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – State Representative Roderick “Rod” Scott has been named “Legislator of the Year” by the Alabama House Democratic Caucus. The award was presented at the House Democratic Caucus Annual End of Year Event on Sunday evening.
Scott, D-Fairfield, has represented House District 55, which stretches from Fairfield to western Birmingham, since 2006 and is seeking a third term.
“I feel honored to have received such recognition by the amazing people I work with in serving the people of Alabama,” Scott said. “It is truly an honor to serve the people in my district to fight for what they deserve.”
The House Democratic Caucus is a legislative organization made up of the Democratic members of the Alabama House of Representatives. The Caucus is responsible for
electing the Democratic leaders in the State House of
Representatives, and develops and communicates the party’s
legislative policies.
Each year, the Caucus leadership recognizes members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the principles and values of the Caucus. The “Legislator of the Year” award is one of the highest honors a member of the Caucus can receive.
“Representative Scott has made a tremendous impact on his district and all of Alabama,” said House Minority Leader Craig Ford, D-Gadsden. “ He works tirelessly and is dedicated for making life in Alabama better for everyone. He supports our public education and our state employees and has fought diligently for success over the past four years.”
Despite Republicans dominating both the State House and Senate, Scott was able to get four bills passed during the recently concluded 2014 Regular Session. They were:
• Workers Compensation Act Number 2014-240, which increased accidental death burial compensation from $3,000 to $6,500.
• Act 2014-305, which increased maximum compensation of members of the Department of Labor Board of Appeals from $100 to $150 daily with maximum annually increased from $24,000 to $36,000.
• Act 2014-276, which selected an executive committee to transact business at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.
• Insurance Department Act 2014-261, which rebuilds
schools damaged after natural disasters to current
standards through extra insurance coverage paid for by
the state. Alabama spent $99 million in excess of
insurance coverage between 1998 and 2013. If this bill
had been in place, it would have cost Alabama just $14
million, a savings in education of $85 million.
Scott received his B.A. Degree in Economics from Yale University, and his MBA from Dartmouth College. He is an economics professor at Miles College and has three children: Sara-Valena Morgan Scott, Jordan Elizabeth Scott, Bradlea-roi Shelton Scott.
