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 HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Legislature House Speaker Mac McCutcheon won’t seek re-election Mac McCutcheon, a Republican, has served as the leader of the House since 2016. Eddie BurkhalterJune 28, 2021
Legislature Rep. Will Dismukes indicted on felony theft charge Dismukes said he will not resign, but if convicted, he would be automatically removed from office. Eddie BurkhalterJune 25, 2021
Governor Alabama ABLE savings account holders receive tax deduction Gov. Kay Ivey signed Alabama Act 2021-514 to establish this incentive to aid the disability community in their savings journey. StaffJune 18, 2021
Governor Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Legislature Speaker McCutcheon: Wednesday’s meeting with Kay Ivey on prisons “productive” Without any other alternative to build new prisons, the governor is reaching out to legislators. Brandon MoseleyJune 14, 2021
Legislature Rex Reynolds selected to participate in Emerging Legislative Leaders program The Emerging Legislative Leaders Program is designed for the next generation of leaders in state legislatures. Brandon MoseleyJune 10, 2021
Elections Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Governor Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor signs legislation to allow police to remove obnoxious RV park guests The legislation would authorize law enforcement to remove guests from an RV park at the request of the park operator. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week 13 More than 300 bills were enacted this year. Beth LyonsMay 26, 2021