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 Holmes4 days ago
Legislature Rep. Oliver’s chairmanship questioned after behavior during veterans home outbreak At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair. Bill BrittJanuary 12, 2023
Legislature Senate passes new rules as organizational session ends in Montgomery The session in the Senate lasted approximately 13 minutes, with little discussion on the rules package taking place on the floor. John H. GlennJanuary 12, 2023
Legislature Chambliss selected to serve as Senate majority whip As majority whip, Chambliss will work to advance the party's platform and guide member participation. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2023
Legislature Hollis elected vice chair of Jefferson County delegation This is the first leadership position for Hollis, who was elected in 2017. Josh MoonJanuary 12, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed announces senate committee assignments Senate President Pro Tempore Reed announced the 17 Senate standing committees, chairs and vice chairs, and committee members. Bill BrittJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature New House rules give more power to committees, change local bill contest process Committee amendments will now be completed in committee instead of requiring a vote on the floor. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate to debate rule changes Wednesday The Alabama Legislature will convene at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to continue its organizational session. John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Nathaniel Ledbetter installed as Alabama House speaker The House also voted for Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, to serve as speaker pro tem without any dissent. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Reed, Scofield, Singleton confirmed into Senate leadership roles Reed, who has served as pro tem of the Alabama Senate since 2021, received unanimous support. John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature House leaders say unemployment tax cut will help grow economy The Legislature in 2021 moved funds originally headed to reimburse counties and municipalities for COVID measures to boost the unemployment fund. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023