Legislature Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Governor Consumer Energy Alliance applauds governor, Legislature for protecting affordable energy Consumer Energy Alliance applauded Gov. Kay Ivey for signing HB446. StaffMay 5, 2021
Legislature House OKs reduced sentence bill for inmates who complete apprenticeships This legislation would apply upon successful completion of a qualifying academic, vocational, risk-reducing or apprenticeship program. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Legislature will meet Tuesday for day 28 of the 2021 Legislative Session The House will consider a diverse list of 21 bills when it meets on Tuesday for the 28th legislative day. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Senate leader says body will be focusing on House bills this week Reed said the Senate has already dealt with major topics like medical marijuana, gun bills and gaming. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature House to consider trust fund, periodic bonuses for retired educators The Education Retirees Trust Fund would be a fund to pay for bonuses for retired educators in the future. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes pharmacy benefits manager reform legislation The legislation allows Alabama patients to choose their own pharmacies rather than being forced to use a mail-order pharmacy. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Committee advances bill to give Legislature input over orders in future pandemics The bill would reduce the powers of the state public health officer and give legislators some oversight. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
Legislature House approves $5.3 million in raises for Alabama judges and district attorneys The bill aims to make judicial compensation uniform across the state and competitive with what other states are paying. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
Legislature Governor signs bill to allow hunters to hunt feral swine, coyotes at night The new law allows Alabama hunters to obtain a license to hunt wild hogs and coyotes at night. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
Legislature House passes bill outlawing female genital mutilation Alabama and Mississippi are the only southern states where the practice hasn't been explicitly outlawed. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021