Legislature Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State Rep. Ontario Tillman outlined the "Forward for Freedom" agenda as it compares with Ivey's legislative goals. Mary Claire Wooten19 hours ago
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
Legislature Two bills would expand community corrections, enhance specialized courts St. Clair County's drug and veterans courts have a combined 96 percent success rate at preventing recidivism. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights The House has the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights on Tuesday's proposed special order calendar Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature Alabama Legislature returns for week three Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 22, 2021