Legislature Bill to ease occupational license restrictions for inmates passes committee HB238 would create certificates of employability for released inmates going before the occupational licensing boards. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 21, 2025
Legislature Second Chance bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee The bill received a favorable report with nine affirmative votes in the 12 person quorum. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Lawmakers and proponents debate police immunity bill at public hearing HB202 will appear before the House Judiciary Committee again next week. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements Mary Claire WootenFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Alabama bill establishes firearm hold agreements for mental health support The bill has been dubbed the Houston Hunter Act, named after veterans Houston Tumlin and Hunter Whitley, who lost their lives to suicide. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 18, 2025
News Alabama lawmakers recommends blended K-12 funding model The Joint Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 Schools Education Funding adopted its report for the Legislature on Thursday. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 14, 2025
Legislature Alabama House committee approves bill for parole oversight HB40 seeks oversight of the parole board to address low approval rates and requiring written explanations for deviations from guidelines. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 13, 2025
Health Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care HB89 provides prenatal care to low-income pregnant people, improving maternal health with an estimated $1 million annual cost. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 13, 2025
State Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s EssentiAL Plan to boost workforce inclusion The Women's Foundation of Alabama continues to advocate for the EssentiAL Plan to increase workforce participation this legislative session. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 12, 2025
Legislature Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 11, 2025