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 Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week 11 Many of the major pieces of legislation that dominated the last weeks of the session are pending action by the governor. Beth LyonsJune 5, 2023
Legislature Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years. Patrick DarringtonJune 2, 2023
Legislature Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually. Patrick DarringtonJune 2, 2023
Legislature Governor signs historic Education and General Fund budgets Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023
Legislature Senate passes body cam bill The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states. Samuel StettheimerJune 2, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way. Josh MoonJune 1, 2023
Legislature Senate committee passes grocery tax bill, heads to Senate The bill would reduce the current 4 percent tax rate on food to 2 percent over the next couple of years Patrick DarringtonJune 1, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban drag in public spaces runs out of time Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session. Jacob HolmesJune 1, 2023
Health Anti-vape bills pass second committees The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023