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 approves $8.2 billion Education Trust Fund budget The substitute bill includes large pay raises for teachers, and additional money for four-year colleges and Pre-K. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nullify presidential gun orders The bill which bans the use of public funds to enforce presidential orders aimed at curbing gun violence, now heads to the state House... Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Legislature Bill requiring in-person doctor visit after four Telehealth sessions teed up for House The in-person visitation requirement drew criticism from telemedicine lobbyists during a public hearing. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2022
Legislature Alabama House, Senate approve bonuses for retired state employees, teachers The two bills would give retired teachers and state employees a bonus of $2 per month for each year they were employed. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women The bill is still awaiting consideration by a Senate committee with five days remaining on the legislative calendar. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Senate committee advances “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics said the bill could have a chilling effect on grassroots organizations working with elected officials. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nix state auditor position The Senate also passed a general fund budget, a bill that had been in conference committee this week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes Numeracy Act over Common Core objections House sponsor Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, said the math standards implemented through Common Core help students get to the "hows and whys" of math. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2022
Legislature Sen. Robert’s telehealth bill passes Senate It is the first piece of legislation regulating digital access to healthcare for Alabamians. John H. GlennMarch 30, 2022
Legislature Grassroots organizations speak out against “divisive concepts” bill An identical bill has already passed out of a Senate committee, leaving the full Senate as the last hurdle to reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's... Jacob HolmesMarch 29, 2022