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 Alabama Senate passes bill to delay fees for released prisoners The bill would delay fines and fees for the recently released for 180 days. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2022
Legislature Governor delivers tax relief to small businesses, signs HB391 into law When fully implemented, the exemption is projected to save the state’s small businesses an estimated $23 million a year. StaffApril 7, 2022
Legislature School bathroom bill advances in Alabama Senate committee over opposition Opponents of the bill said transgender students don't pose any threat to other students and that the bill could cause legal problems for schools... Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2022
Legislature Senate committee advances “divisive concepts” bill The full Senate is the final hurdle for the bill to head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk to be signed into law. Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to cap money collected in traffic tickets The bill is in response to complaints about abuse by the Brookside Police Department. Eddie BurkhalterApril 6, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to regulate telemedicine The bill limits the number of telehealth visits regarding the same condition, with the same physician to four, before having to see a physician... Eddie BurkhalterApril 6, 2022
Legislature Bill to adjust name of Edmund W. Pettus Bridge passes the Alabama Senate The bill passed the Senate 23-3 and moves to the House for consideration. John H. GlennApril 6, 2022
Legislature Legislature begins final week with education budget, Literacy Act revisions, telemedicine More controversial pieces of legislation are likely to appear further into this week and extend the session's final days. John H. GlennApril 5, 2022
Legislature Gun control advocates concerned over Alabama bill to nullify presidential gun orders The advocates note that Alabama has the second-highest rate of gun violence in the U.S. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 10 The Legislature will return for day 27 of the regular session on Tuesday, April 5. Beth LyonsApril 4, 2022