Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Legislature APR’s best and worst bills of the 2023 Legislative Session These are the best and worst pieces of legislation from 2023 Legislative Session. StaffJune 8, 2023
Legislature Pringle wins Shroud Award for “deadest bill” of the session The longstanding House tradition has been on pause since the beginning of the pandemic. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
Legislature Occupational tax bill died this session. What was the reason? SB65 would have cut the occupational tax in certain cities down to 1 percent gradually over time, virtually eliminating it. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal bill passes with no cap Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million. Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Legislature passes bill opening ethics complaints to respondents Concerns arose in both chambers that the act would reveal complainants’ identities to respondents. Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs anti-ESG bill into law It blocks governments in the state from contracting with businesses that boycott other businesses over environmental, social and governance standards. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Legislature House Republicans want Antifa designated as a terrorist organization Antifa is not a formally organized group nationally or in Alabama, so the resolution targets “those who act under the banner of Antifa." Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023
Legislature House speaker congratulates members on a “historic” legislative session Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said he ranks the session among the most important held in state history. StaffJune 7, 2023
Legislature Legislature passes Safe Haven Law championed by Rep. Donna Givens The legislation extends the period to 45 days and enables some fire stations to accept surrendered newborns. StaffJune 7, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes joint resolution urging Redstone Arsenal for Space Command The intent of the resolution is to dispute any declaration that Alabama is a less than desirable location for U.S. Space Command. StaffJune 7, 2023