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 Alabama House committee approves bill to ban treatment for transgender minors Both the Alabama House and Senate committees approved their respective bills, moving both on to full votes. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 25, 2021
Legislature Senate approves medical marijuana legislation On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate approved Sen. Tim Melson's medical marijuana bill. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 25, 2021
Legislature House committee gives favorable report to “born alive” bill “The born alive” bill, House Bill 237, is sponsored by State Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 25, 2021
Legislature Elected officials, armed forces officers push package to protect Alabama’s military assets The legislative package, which has already been approved by the state Senate, is the result of work by the Alabama Military Stability Commission. StaffFebruary 25, 2021
Legislature Proposed legislation would allow no-excuse absentee voting Secretary of State John Merrill supports the bill, which would allow qualified voters to vote absentee without an excuse. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes several criminal justice-related bills The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature House passes Aniah’s Law The House passed Aniah's Law 101 to 0, which would give judges discretion to deny bail to potentially dangerous defendants. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Senate carries over election audit bill The Senate carried over Senate Bill 45 which would authorize a limited post-election audit following the 2022 election. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Brooks supports Sorrell’s permitless carry bill Congressman Mo Brooks on Tuesday expressed his support for state Rep. Andrew Sorrell's constitutional carry legislation. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Senate leadership outlines legislative priorities Senate leadership outlines its remaining legislative priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021