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Governor
Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far.
Governor
The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022.
Legislature
Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation.
Governor
A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.
Legislature
Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed.
Legislature
McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”
Legislature
The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing.
Legislature
The bill provides fundamental protections and guarantees to those who have suffered from certain violent crimes.
Legislature
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
Legislature
The House has an 18-bill special order calendar for the last day of the 2021 Legislative Session.