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 Democrats scold Republicans for blocked revision to permitless carry bill Rep. Chris England introduced legislation to add a penalty to the law's "duty to inform" provision, but the bill was killed in committee. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature Stadthagen files bill to prevent Chinese ownership of Alabama property The legislation will be heard before a House committee before consideration by the entire body. StaffApril 26, 2023
Legislature New bill would extend Alabama’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to 8th grade It would prohibit the discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in public K-12 schools through 8th grade. Patrick DarringtonApril 25, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Five The Alabama Legislature met for days 11, 12 and 13 of its 2023 Legislative Session. Beth LyonsApril 25, 2023
Legislature House stays busy in fourth legislative week In addition to passing Gov. Kay Ivey's economic incentives package and a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, the House had a busy... Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2023
Legislature Bill to increase curbside alcohol limits divides House Republicans More Republicans voted against the bill than voted for it, but strong support from Democrats lifted it to passage. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2023
Legislature Bill would require performance of National Anthem in public schools It would require public K-12 schools to broadcast the Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week. Patrick DarringtonApril 24, 2023
Legislature Economic incentives pass legislature, signed by Ivey The legislation would renew existing economic incentives from the Jobs Act while offering new opportunities. Patrick DarringtonApril 21, 2023
Legislature Rep. Ensler proposes bills to curb gun violence Ensler proposed eight bills ranging from mental health support and prevention programs to a "red flag law" and bans on "ghost guns" and Glock... Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2023
Legislature Bill increasing penalties for panhandling receives bipartisan support The bill increases the penalties for subsequent violations of the act and gives law enforcement the ability to take violators to a shelter. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2023