Legislature Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs HB75 mandates timely wheelchair repairs and dealer accountability, with penalties for non-compliance. Mary Claire Wooten17 minutes ago
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
Legislature Why were there no gambling bills this session? The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling. Patrick DarringtonJune 6, 2023
Legislature Legislature OKs bill to improve mental health records in gun background check system SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA. Samuel StettheimerJune 5, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023