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
Legislature Alabama Senate passed civil asset forfeiture legislation The legislation would exempt funds of less than $250 and vehicles worth less than $5,000 from civil asset forfeiture. Brandon MoseleyApril 23, 2021
Legislature Mike Holmes addresses St. Clair Young Republicans on the legislative session Holmes is sponsoring legislation to strengthen the Alabama Memorials Preservation Act and ban tianeptine. Brandon MoseleyApril 23, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to ban sale of drug paraphernalia near schools and churches Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Legislature House committee to vote on Education Trust Fund budget It is likely to be the largest education budget in the history of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Legislature Alabama House committee approves ban on “vaccine passports” The bill also prohibits businesses from refusing goods and services to customers based on immunization status. Eddie BurkhalterApril 21, 2021
Legislature Faith leaders push for state to remove voting barriers for formerly incarcerated There is bipartisan support for Senate Bill 118, which is now being considered in the House. Micah DanneyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature House passes funding for businesses in rural, impoverished communities The legislation would create a fund where small businesses in rural or impoverished areas can find access to capital. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature House rejects boating safety law It would have required boaters to travel at idle speed when 100 feet from shore, docks, idle boats and people in the water. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Opponents of Alabama’s transgender youth treatment ban implore lawmakers to stop House Bill 1, which would criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth, could soon come up for a vote. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2021