Legislature Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature England continues to push for criminal justice legislation His new bill would allow those sentenced to death under judicial override to be resentenced. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 3, 2024
Legislature Bill would expand “invisible disability” training to firefighters Some of the disorders that fall under the sensory issues or invisible disabilities include stroke, diabetes, autism spectrum disorder and dementia. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2024
Legislature Givan hopes to improve body camera law passed last session "HB41 is a further enhancement to get us closer to true and fair transparency," Givan said. Patrick DarringtonDecember 28, 2023
Legislature Coleman holds press conference in Mobile announcing new body cam footage bill As she announced the legislation, Coleman was surrounded by community members holding signs in support of Jawan Dallas. Patrick DarringtonDecember 22, 2023
Legislature Sen. April Weaver targets “Porch Pirates” with anti-crime legislation The bill would make stealing deliveries from the homes, a practice commonly known as “porch pirating,” a felony offense. StaffDecember 21, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023
Legislature Rep. Givan seeking to address wide array of issues in upcoming session Givan, D-Birmingham, has pre-filed several bills that address an array of issues that she believes are important to enshrine as law. Patrick DarringtonDecember 20, 2023
Legislature Sen. Clyde Chambliss reappointed as Alabama Senate majority whip As majority whip, Chambliss will continue assisting in the management of the Senate floor. StaffDecember 19, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bill would create oversight for parole board Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2023
Legislature State Rep. England brings back “second chance bill” The bill made it all the way through a Senate committee in its prior session but failed to reach the Senate floor. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2023