Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Legislature Bill to strengthen Alabama’s open records law carried over The bill would set time limits to respond to requests, set reasonable costs and establish an appeal process. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow local tax dollars to follow the child to a charter school advances Some members of the committee were troubled that local public schools might be harmed by this. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Committee advances bill to allow restaurants to have dog dining areas A committee OKed a bill to allow restaurants to have outdoor dining areas where dog owners may dine with their canine friends. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021
Legislature House committee expected to vote on banning treatment for trans minors The Alabama House Health Committee on Wednesday heard from both supports and opponents of the bill. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Senate rejects Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bill Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill failed to get the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
Legislature House committee to hold public hearing on medical marijuana The House Judiciary Committee will consider legislation on Wednesday to allow medical marijuana in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
Legislature House passes the largest state general fund budget in history Budget committee Chairman Steve Clouse said that this is the largest state General Fund budget in history. Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Rioting bill delayed after concerns it could stifle free speech Rep. Chris England was concerned that the new definition of a riot would result in the arrest of peaceful protestors and harsher penalties. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Anti-trans health care bill’s sponsor, doctor clash publicly over “dangerous legislation” Dr. Elizabeth Dawson says her state legislator is mischaracterizing what his bill would outlaw. Micah DanneyMarch 9, 2021