Legislature Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody of a child is in that child's best interest. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Several bills introduced targeting illegal immigration Several representatives have introduced new legislation targeting illegal immigration. StaffFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history. Wesley WalterFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes Safe Alabama Package to boost law enforcement The legislative package has garnered bipartisan support. StaffFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements Mary Claire WootenFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee approve bills to renew existence Under state law, enumerated state agencies are periodically reviewed by the Alabama Sunset Committee. Alex JobinFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Senate approves new prison funding The increased borrowing ability brings the total cost of two new prisons to nearly $2 billion. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Alabama bill establishes firearm hold agreements for mental health support The bill has been dubbed the Houston Hunter Act, named after veterans Houston Tumlin and Hunter Whitley, who lost their lives to suicide. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 18, 2025
Legislature Report: Proposed $10.64 prescription fee could cost Alabamians $347M per year According to AAHC, the proposed fee could result in an estimated annual increase of $900 per person. StaffFebruary 18, 2025
Legislature State Rep. Brock Colvin tapped to serve as House majority whip Colvin replaces State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, who recently resigned his House seat. StaffFebruary 18, 2025