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 House passes bill to train police to deal with “invisible disabilities” The bill is named after Hulsey's son, Noah "Cade" Hulsey, who is on the autism spectrum. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Legislature HRC condemns anti-transgender sports ban The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law. Patrick DarringtonMay 5, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs “divisive concepts” bill The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts." Patrick DarringtonMay 4, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs new adoption codes into law The code is meant to streamline the state's adoption process and make it less burdensome for parents. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2023
Legislature Senate committee strips water park, other project funding from $2.8B education bill Instead, the bill creates a grant program to help schools with capital projects and a new rainy day fund. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2023
Legislature Senate committee cuts rebate from $400 per filer to $100 The change comes as lawmakers put their support behind reducing the state's grocery tax. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2023
Legislature House Education Committee moves two bills, delays action on “choice” bill A bill reworking charter school governance and another streamlining teacher certifications for professionals got favorable reports. Josh MoonMay 4, 2023
Legislature Bill establishing parental rights as “fundamental rights” stalls in House Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, said the far left supports parental rights when "chemically castrating children" but not for parents to know what material is... Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2023
Legislature Panhandling bill given favorable report by senate committee The bill would prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway maintained by the state. Patrick DarringtonMay 3, 2023
Legislature Week in review: Senate There were still a number of bills that passed despite one less day. Patrick DarringtonMay 3, 2023