Alabama's only openly gay lawmaker wants the state to pass a law banning workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Her name for the bill?

"I'm calling it the Tim Cook Economic Development Act," Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, told the Anniston Star.

Cook, CEO of Apple, announced he was gay last month. The announcement comes days after Cook, who grew up in Robertsdale and graduated from Auburn University, criticized Alabama for being slow to grant equality to minorities and the poor.

Todd, who was first elected in 2006, said Alabama has not law protecting gay workers and protection based on sexual orientation isn't covered under federal civil rights laws. When asked, Gov. Robert Bentley's office said gay and lesbian employees are protected under the Civil Rights Act.

It's Friday in what's been a busy post-election week. Here's what's been going on:

Obama administration's 'confusing' Ebola policy is frustrating Americans, Sen. Richard Shelby says

Sen. Jeff Sessions vows to fight President Obama's immigration plan: 'It's a threat to Constitutional order'

Alabama defended its state House and Senate district lines in front of the Supreme Court.

Poarch Creeks open to Alabama gambling compact; say it's up to governor to initiate

State school board hears request for $227 million increase for Alabama schools