Legislature On the bubble: These bills are near the finish line as session nears end Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
Legislature Alabama’s HB167 nears vote: Will obscenity filters become law? The bill would require every mobile device activated within the confines of Alabama to come pre-equipped with an "obscenity filter." Bill Britt5 days ago
Legislature Rep. Marilyn Lands introduces bipartisan maternal healthcare legislation In Alabama, many women struggle to enroll in Medicaid and are unable to access healthcare when they first discover they are pregnant. Staff5 days ago
Legislature Gambling legislation is a vote shy, carried over until at least Thursday Continuing a decades-long trend, a seemingly sure-to-pass gaming bill came up a vote shy on Tuesday night. But it's not dead. Josh Moon6 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates. Staff6 days ago
Legislature Alabama House committee OKs $3.4B budget, tweaks Senate plan The adjustments include a rather eyebrow-raising $100,000 cut from the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Staff6 days ago
Legislature House gives final passage to bill which bans tracking of credit card gun purchases Eleven states across the nation have already passed similar legislation. Staff6 days ago
Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob HolmesApril 29, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes bill to punish child sex abuse by clergy A bill by Rep. Leigh Hulsey and Sen. Roger Smitherman would punish church leaders who engage in sexual activity with anyone under age 19. Josh MoonApril 29, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Ten The Legislature will return to begin its 26th legislative day on Tuesday. Beth LyonsApril 29, 2024
Legislature House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2024