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 Holmes1 day ago
Legislature House passes bill to give some prisoners an opportunity for resentencing The cases would go back to the trial judge, not the Pardons and Paroles Board. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to shield Alabamians from federal firearms laws House Bill 337 would prohibit state and local agencies from enforcing some federal firearms laws. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Legislature House passes bill giving ALEA wiretapping authority in drug trafficking cases HB17 passed the House by a vote of 80 to 14 with five members abstaining. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
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