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 State Rep. Juandalynn Givan: If allegations are true, then John Merrill should resign Givan said Secretary of State John Merrill should resign and that he should be investigated over the allegations. Brandon MoseleyApril 9, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes lifetime concealed carry gun permit bill Gun owners would be able to buy lifetime permits but sheriffs will rerun background checks at least every five years. Brandon MoseleyApril 9, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances bill to allow more hunting deer with dogs The bill would regulate deer hunting with dogs while opening up counties where the practice is currently banned. Brandon MoseleyApril 9, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate mulls state lottery, holds off on final vote Sen. Jim McClendon asked that his bill be carried over after a long day of deliberation. Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2021
Legislature Groups call on House, Senate to take up repeal of Habitual Felony Offender Act Rep. Chris England's bill would repeal the law and allow incarcerated people serving under it a chance to have sentences revisited. Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate passes Aniah’s Law Aniah's law would allow district attorneys to request that bail be denied for persons charged with serious felonies. Brandon MoseleyApril 8, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill advances out of House Judiciary Committee The committee gave the medical marijuana bill a favorable report after a lengthy debate. Brandon MoseleyApril 8, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to set minimum visitation standards during public health emergencies The legislation sets minimum visitation requirements for a patient in a nursing home or hospital during public health emergencies. Brandon MoseleyApril 8, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to reform Birmingham Pension System The would increase the pension contribution of Birmingham city employees from 7 percent of their gross pay to 7 and a half percent. Brandon MoseleyApril 7, 2021
Legislature House OKs amendment banning election law changes six months before elections HB388 would prevent election laws from being changed six months prior to a general election. Brandon MoseleyApril 7, 2021