Legislature Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately. Mary Claire WootenMarch 13, 2025
News Aderholt leads amicus brief against “forced ideological instruction” The brief challenges school policies on instruction, citing parental rights and government overreach concerns. Mary Claire WootenMarch 12, 2025
Legislature Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties HB145 and SB46 would grant Class 2 cities power to enforce scrap tire violations and expand municipal court jurisdiction for violations. Mary Claire WootenMarch 11, 2025
Legislature Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state. Mary Claire WootenMarch 7, 2025
Legislature Committee approves bill expanding death penalty for child sexual assault The Senate Judiciary Committee approved HB49 which proposes the death penalty for child rape and sodomy under 12. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate A public hearing was held for HB342, which would mandate elective credit for students attending off-campus religious instruction. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to create parental leave for state employees, teachers SB199 passed the Senate Wednesday afternoon, as amended. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder passes Alabama House HB146 passed in the House, restricting youthful offender status for intentional murder over sparking debate over judicial discretion. Mary Claire WootenMarch 5, 2025
Legislature Proposed bill would expand drug courts renamed, “accountability courts” SB200 would expand treatment programs while including offenders suffering from mental health issues and offenders who are veterans. Mary Claire WootenMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Democratic Senators block Archives Board appointment reform bill Democrats filibustered a bill changing the Archives Board’s appointment process, stating it could jeopardize the preservation of Alabama’s history. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 28, 2025