Governor Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Legislature Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers opposes SB93 and SB99 According to AAHC, the new fee would result in an estimated annual increase of $900 per person or $3,600 per family in prescription costs. StaffFebruary 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill Activists argue that the bill is a targeted attack on the rights and liberties of transgender Alabamians. Alex JobinFebruary 10, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One Nearly 400 bills, including the pre-filed, have been introduced to date. Beth LyonsFebruary 10, 2025
Legislature Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Bell will assume the role previously held by Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger. StaffFebruary 10, 2025
Legislature Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education As the 2025 session moves forward, lawmakers will continue shaping policies that impact Alabama’s families, law enforcement, and workforce Bill BrittFebruary 7, 2025
Legislature Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost. Chance PhillipsFebruary 7, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate passes “What is a Woman” bill The central aim of Sen. April Weaver's bill is to establish legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on biological sex. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 7, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation. Josh MoonFebruary 6, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee The bill, introduced by Sen. April Weaver, now receives a second reading in the Senate. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 6, 2025
Legislature Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing In addition to preparing budget recommendations on behalf of the state's public colleges and universities, ACHE is also responsible for administering financial aid. Alex JobinFebruary 6, 2025