Legislature Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
Legislature Another anti-trans sports bill passed out of a House committee The bill would ban transgender athletes from participating in sports at public colleges and universities. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise backs Coleman, McClammy bills to untax groceries The bill would replace lost revenue to the Education Trust Fund by eliminating a deduction for federal income tax. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2023
Legislature Lawmakers consider bill to charge youths for attacking detention center employees The sponsor said her intent was not to criminalize youth but to offer some protection to employees of juvenile detention facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2023
Legislature “Good time” reduction bill passes House, heads to Ivey After the death of a Bibb County deputy last year, "good time" reductions drew renewed scrutiny. Josh MoonApril 12, 2023
Legislature Two bills targeting panhandling present in each chamber The proposed bills would “prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway or in the right-of-way of a public roadway.” Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2023
Legislature ALGOP poll: Majority of Alabamians want to cut grocery tax There has been growing support among Republican lawmakers for the tax cut. StaffApril 12, 2023
Legislature Bill would allow cosmetology license reciprocity for military dependents House Bill 246 is part of an effort to create a national “cosmetology compact” for military personnel and dependents. StaffApril 11, 2023
Legislature Child care providers, parents call for more Pre-K, child care funds Advocates on Monday called on the Legislature to approve a combined $42 million increase in state investments. StaffApril 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Three 29 committee meetings were held throughout the week. Beth LyonsApril 11, 2023