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 Lawmaker: Bill to remove state oversight would lower costs, speed school construction Numerous trade associations and the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs oppose the bill, saying it would reduce safety in schools. Eddie BurkhalterApril 14, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill to be debated in House Health Committee The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would legalize medical marijuana. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill setting up personalized individual trusts House Bill 293, sponsored by state Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, deals with qualified wills and trusts. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Mask mandate to remain in Statehouse for now, speaker says Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week. Brandon MoseleyApril 13, 2021
Legislature Legislature to consider bill barring enforcement of federal gun laws The legislation would bar state and local government from helping enforce federal gun laws. Brandon MoseleyApril 13, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances “born alive” abortion bill The legislation would make it a class A felony in Alabama for a physician not to provide competent care. Brandon MoseleyApril 13, 2021
Legislature Simple lottery bill likely to be voted on Tuesday The Alabama Senate is expected to vote on Sen. Jim McClendon's lottery bill, SB319, when it meets on Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyApril 12, 2021
Legislature Architects, fire chiefs say bill could jeopardize students, first responders The president of the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs says the bill would strip critical school construction oversight. Eddie BurkhalterApril 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week eight The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 13. Beth LyonsApril 12, 2021