Legislature Bill mandating default filters for minors’ phones heads to Ivey’s desk The requirement will be placed on all devices manufactured after June 1 if signed into law. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students. Mary Claire WootenApril 11, 2025
Legislature Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces his support for allowing off-campus religious instruction The legislation would allow public school students to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours. StaffApril 11, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves bill mandating abstinence-only sex education If enacted, the bill would prohibit sex education programs from demonstrating how to use contraception. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Education House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday. Chance PhillipsApril 10, 2025
Legislature Bills to regulate CBD, hemp-based products advance in committees CBD and hemp-derived product are currently legally sold in retail stores including gas stations and stores. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Legislature House Ways and Means Committee passes bill to tax vape products The proposed tax would apply to the retail sale of such products at a rate of 10 cents per milliliter. Alex JobinApril 10, 2025
Legislature $9.8 billion education budget approved by Senate committee Alabama Senate committee approves major education budget, supplemental funding and RAISE Act. Mary Claire WootenApril 10, 2025
Legislature Public forum hears concerns about international money service bill The bill would tax money sent abroad using certain international money transfer services. Wesley WalterApril 10, 2025
Legislature House committee adds protections to bill authorizing ALFA health plans Amendments to the bill ensure coverage for mental health and prescription drugs, plus protections from cancellation due to a medical event. Jacob HolmesApril 9, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to support independent pharmacies statewide The House passed SB252 to support independent pharmacies by limiting pharmacy benefit manager power. Mary Claire WootenApril 9, 2025