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 Pre-filed bill would ban cell phone use while driving The bill has failed four times in previous sessions, with the last vote being 47-48. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2023
Legislature 2023 Legislative Session whip around: A look at what’s been pre-filed so far With a month before the first session of the quadrennium, only 16 pre-filed bills have been made available to the public. Jacob HolmesFebruary 3, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to prevent employers from mandating microchips The bill's sponsor, Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, said this is a pre-emptive bill to dissuade companies from considering the burgeoning technology. Jacob HolmesFebruary 1, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bills would slash incentive time accruals The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2023
Legislature State Rep. Paschal appointed vice chair of military, veterans committee Paschal said he believes his 21 years of Army service will bring a needed perspective to the committee. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2023
Legislature Hulsey elected freshman rep to Alabama House GOP leadership Hulsey was elected to the post during the recent organizational session. StaffJanuary 23, 2023
Legislature New Hoover Rep. Mike Shaw seeks to consider unintended consequences of legislation Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council. Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2023
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature ALGOP praises Paschal bill that would make parental rights “fundamental rights” Chairman John Wahl said the legislation is an important piece of the party's priorities passed at its 2022 summer meeting. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature Paschal pre-files bill to make parental rights “fundamental rights” Although courts generally respect parental rights, Paschal said he wants to enshrine them as fundamental rights by statute. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2023