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 passes funding for businesses in rural, impoverished communities The legislation would create a fund where small businesses in rural or impoverished areas can find access to capital. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature House rejects boating safety law It would have required boaters to travel at idle speed when 100 feet from shore, docks, idle boats and people in the water. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Opponents of Alabama’s transgender youth treatment ban implore lawmakers to stop House Bill 1, which would criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth, could soon come up for a vote. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2021
Legislature Alabama Democratic Party announces support for marijuana legalization “We’ve seen the progress that other states have made," Democratic Party Chairman Chris England said. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature Senate approves bill to nullify federal gun control laws Officials who enforce a federal gun control law could face jail time or fines. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week nine The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 20, for day 24 of the 30-day session. Beth LyonsApril 19, 2021