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 Supporters, opponents speak on bill to strengthen Alabama’s monument protection law Democrats and others oppose the bill, which they say limits local power to remove and rename Confederate monuments and memorials. Eddie BurkhalterApril 15, 2021
Legislature House committee tables bill to curtail powers of health officer, governor Several members expressed concern the bill could hamper the governor's ability to quickly act in times of emergencies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 15, 2021
Legislature House Health Committee hears arguments for and against medical marijuana Medical marijuana supporters and opponents presented their arguments for and against the bill in a public hearing. Brandon MoseleyApril 15, 2021
Legislature Alabama Republican Assembly urges House to reject the gaming bill The Alabama Republican Assembly is urging its supporters to call their legislators and ask them to vote no on the bill. Brandon MoseleyApril 15, 2021
Legislature Bill to dismiss tickets when the officer doesn’t attend court delayed The bill would require that a traffic offense be dismissed if the officer who wrote the citation is not present for the defendant's court... Brandon MoseleyApril 15, 2021
Legislature Committee advances bill to make speeding alone not a jailable offense The bill would make the charge of speeding alone a charge where the offender could not be sentenced to jail or prison. Brandon MoseleyApril 15, 2021
Legislature Senate approves comprehensive gaming bill, but not without some weirdness The once-dead gaming bill was brought back to life Tuesday, and it passed the same Senate where it had previously failed. Josh MoonApril 14, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker: Bill to remove state oversight would lower costs, speed school construction Numerous trade associations and the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs oppose the bill, saying it would reduce safety in schools. Eddie BurkhalterApril 14, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill to be debated in House Health Committee The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would legalize medical marijuana. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021