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 Legislature passed General Fund budget, moves to Ivey’s desk The approved budgetary funding will now move to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed. Patrick DarringtonMay 26, 2023
Legislature House approves grocery tax reduction bill The bill now heads to the Senate, but any delay could leave it on the cutting room floor. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Legislature OKs bill to ban some foreign governments from owning property The bill no longer purports to stop individuals from purchasing property, only entities representing the governments themselves. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Report: Dem lawmakers fail to vote for diversity amendment for Birmingham board An amendment to increase diversity on the Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau board failed when Dem lawmakers didn't vote. Josh MoonMay 26, 2023
Legislature “What Is A Woman” bill passes committee House Bill 405 would codify definitions of male, female and seven related terms. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023
Legislature Tax rebate settles at $150 per filer after conference committee The rebate splits the difference between the House and Senate versions of the rebate. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs second chance bill The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Bill to provide relief to death row inmates sentenced by judicial override stalls Judges have been barred from overriding the jury in death penalty sentencing since the Legislature passed a law to that effect in 2018. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023