Senator Butler, born April 9, 1944, in Huntsville, Alabama, is serving his fourth term in the Senate after serving from 1982-1994 in the House of Representatives. He received his degrees from the University of Alabama and Auburn University. Senator Butler and his wife, Karen, are the parents of two children: Robin and Jill. He is a Pharmacist/Health Underwriter, Baptist, Democrat, and is a member of the Optimist, the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association, and the North Alabama Health Underwriters Association. Senator Butler enjoys golf, hiking, and white water rafting.

Committees:

• Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
• Children, Youth Affairs and Human Resources (Chairperson)
• Commerce, Transportation and Utilities
• Conservation and Forestry
• Finance and Taxation, Education
• Finance and Taxation, General Fund
• Health (Deputy Chairperson)
• Local Legislation No. 1
• Industrial Development and Recruitment
• Rules