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 Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Lottery bills will be lottery only McClendon said that there will be no video lottery terminals or casinos in his lottery bill. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Legislature Senate votes for education budget that increases pay for educators by over $200 million The Alabama Legislature has passed both budgets out of their houses of origin. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for rioting Democrats argued that the bill violates Americans' free speech rights to protest. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Legislature House passes “born alive” abortion bill Democrats argued that there are already laws on the books that prevent what the bill aims to prohibit. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Legislature House passes ban on transgender athletes in public school sports Democrats argued that Title IX protects transgender people, and the bill could lead to costly lawsuits. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Senate appears to have a consensus in support of a lottery bill The bill would create a state lottery and authorize video lottery terminals at select sites. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Alabama House, House committee mull Republican voting bills The House approved bills to expand in-person absentee voting locations and to limit timeline for absentee ballot applications. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Bill to make kindergarten mandatory carried over in committee HB423 would require every 6-year-old who didn't attend kindergarten to pass a competency exam before being admitted to first grade. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Three Alabama state representatives test positive for COVID-19 House Speaker Mac McCutcheon encouraged members Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021