Legislature Social conservative disappointed with the 2021 Legislative Session Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyMay 19, 2021
Governor Which bills has Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law in 2021? Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far. StaffMay 19, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports” Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Governor Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Governor Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison construction plan The judge dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that defendants have "sovereign immunity" and the allegations failed on legal merit. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Legislature Bill to ban treatments for transgender minors dies before coming to the House floor Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Congress Sewell: There is no better place for Space Command than Huntsville The head of the Senate’s Intelligence Committee has joined a group of lawmakers calling on the Biden administration to review the decision. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Legislature Speaker wishes Legislature had been able to pass a lottery-gaming bill McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.” Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey signs Republican-backed voting bill into law The law levies criminal penalties for voting in an election in Alabama, then again in the same election in another state. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021