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 Senate Committee OKs bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill would criminalize several forms of assistance in absentee ballot voting. Patrick DarringtonMay 24, 2023
Legislature House sends bill creating 13 new judgeships to Gov. Kay Ivey The bill passed 103-0 and will be sent to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature into law. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Legislature Chinese Alabamians protest bill targeting property ownership by foreign citizens The group said the bill still unfairly discriminates against Chinese individuals and promotes anti-Asian hatred. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Nine The Alabama Legislature met for days 21, 22 and 23 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week. Beth LyonsMay 23, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House tampers controversial bills as session nears end Here's a look back at what passed the House last week. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2023
Legislature Lawmakers to raise cell phone fees to pay for 988 crisis hotline Under proposed legislation, a family of four in Alabama would see an increase in monthly costs of around $4 up to $12 a month. Bill BrittMay 22, 2023
Legislature Anti-ESG bill passes Senate The body approved an anti-environmental, social, and governance bill on a 27-8 vote. Patrick DarringtonMay 19, 2023
Legislature Bill to make porn distributors liable for content reaching minors passes committee The bill spawned from a long-attempted bill to require content filters to be turned on by default on internet-enabled devices. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2023
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow fingerprinting and DNA collection of undocumented immigrants The bill's sponsor says the aim is to prevent people crossing the border multiple times using different names. Patrick DarringtonMay 19, 2023
Legislature Bill eliminating presumptive sentencing guidelines following trial advances Hill said presumptive guidelines are "an offer" that a criminal defendant rejects by choosing to go to trial. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2023