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 committee approves bill to repeal Habitual Felony Offender Act Rep. England's bill would repeal the law that mandates sentences for multiple convictions. It heads to the full House. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves mandatory kindergarten bill The Senate Education Policy Committee approved the legislation requiring all first graders attend kindergarten or demonstrate proficiency. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana legislation held over another week Medical marijuana legislation was held up in committee while representatives spend more time writing amendments. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances Seizure Safe Schools Act Proponents say that the Seizure Safe Schools will raise awareness and implement a uniform standard of care. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature House OKs bill to end organ transplant discrimination against people with disabilities The legislation is aimed at ending discrimination against people with disabilities in Alabama who need organ transplants. Brandon MoseleyMarch 31, 2021
Legislature Senate considering bill to set minimum standards for visitation A bill in the Alabama Senate would set minimum standards of visitation for patients in long-term care facilities. Brandon MoseleyMarch 29, 2021
Legislature Conservatives urge Legislature to pass Common Core repeal HB440 would repeal Common Core and restore pre-Common Core educational standards in Alabama public schools. Brandon MoseleyMarch 26, 2021
Legislature NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477. Brandon MoseleyMarch 25, 2021
Legislature The dad and daughter asking lawmakers to stop the trans health care ban HB1 would prevent transgender youth from having access to the medical treatment that Jessica Fuller says saved her life. Micah DanneyMarch 23, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances resentencing bill Bill would allow judges to resentence nonviolent offenders who were sentenced more harshly than they would be today. Brandon MoseleyMarch 23, 2021