Legislature Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama. StaffSeptember 8, 2025
Legislature Senate passes bill curtailing powers of health officer, governor The Senate voted 24 to 8 to approve the bill, which now heads to the Alabama House. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves open records bill Alabama has been ranked last in the nation on access to public records. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Legislature House committee approves bill to repeal Habitual Felony Offender Act Rep. England's bill would repeal the law that mandates sentences for multiple convictions. It heads to the full House. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves mandatory kindergarten bill The Senate Education Policy Committee approved the legislation requiring all first graders attend kindergarten or demonstrate proficiency. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana legislation held over another week Medical marijuana legislation was held up in committee while representatives spend more time writing amendments. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances Seizure Safe Schools Act Proponents say that the Seizure Safe Schools will raise awareness and implement a uniform standard of care. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature House OKs bill to end organ transplant discrimination against people with disabilities The legislation is aimed at ending discrimination against people with disabilities in Alabama who need organ transplants. Brandon MoseleyMarch 31, 2021
Legislature Senate considering bill to set minimum standards for visitation A bill in the Alabama Senate would set minimum standards of visitation for patients in long-term care facilities. Brandon MoseleyMarch 29, 2021
Legislature Conservatives urge Legislature to pass Common Core repeal HB440 would repeal Common Core and restore pre-Common Core educational standards in Alabama public schools. Brandon MoseleyMarch 26, 2021
Legislature NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477. Brandon MoseleyMarch 25, 2021