Legislature New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Legislature Controversial athletics trainer bill is carried over in state Senate Some senators raised questions about whether or not it expanded the scope of practice of athletic trainers. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 9, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt COVID relief payments from Alabama income tax passes House The bill would exclude COVID relief payments from Alabama's individual income tax. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week one 550 bills were introduced in the first three session days: 351 in the House and 199 in the Senate. Beth LyonsFebruary 8, 2021
Legislature McCutcheon says House is drafting a bill to pay for new prisons with a bond issue McCutcheon said that the legislators were concerned that under the governor’s plan, the state would never own the facilities. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 5, 2021
Legislature Bill blocking HOAs from prohibiting the Alabama flag advances in Senate committee Senate Bill 8, sponsored by state Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope, can now be considered by the full Senate. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 5, 2021
Legislature Ainsworth praises Senate for passage of military stability commission package Among the bills in the package is a measure to allow military dependents attending public colleges in Alabama to pay in-state tuition. StaffFebruary 5, 2021
Legislature Criminal justice reform bills pass out of House Judiciary Committee The bills would continue a trend of more progressive reforms that are slowly rolling back mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Josh MoonFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Habitual offender law repeal parked in a subcommittee The Habitual Felony Offender Act was aimed at stopping crime by giving a life sentence to anyone with three serious felonies. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker introduces bill requiring rendering plant to compensate nearby property owners The legislation would require Pilgrim’s Pride to compensate the owners of nearby properties for loss of property value. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama House adopts new rules amid COVID pandemic The House updated them for operating under the ever-present threat of COVID-19. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021