With Hubbard’s Conviction, Rep. Victor Gaston Named Acting House Speaker

This is a statement issued Friday night from the Alabama House of Representatives:

In accordance with House Rule 60 and the applicable laws of Alabama, Speaker Pro Tem Victor Gaston (R-Mobile) will serve as Acting Speaker of the House as a result of the verdicts in the Mike Hubbard trial. He will continue to fulfill the duties and administrative functions of the Speaker of the House for the foreseeable future.

Acting Speaker Gaston released the following statement:

“The Alabama House is not defined by the actions of any one member, it is defined by the motto that appears on the wall of our Chamber, “Vox Populi,” which means “Voice of the People.” This incident, no matter how regrettable, offers strong proof that the ethics reforms passed by the Legislature in 2010 remain among the toughest in the nation. I know that every House member, regardless of party, will keep Mike Hubbard and his family in our prayers as he begins this next, most difficult chapter in his life.”