Legislature House Democratic Caucus makes affordability center of 2026 agenda The Alabama House Democratic Caucus unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities Tuesday, focusing on tax elimination, voting access, and public education funding. Jacob Holmes9 hours ago
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 House Judiciary Committee passes several bills to the House floor On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee convened to consider a series of bills and went on to pass several of them. Alex JobinMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 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 Alabama House passes bill to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty The legislation comes after the story of Kandace Brown went viral online. Alex JobinMarch 5, 2025
Legislature Lawmaker files bill to ban health departments from promoting vaccines HB367 by Republican Rep. Mack Butler would prohibit governmental entities from spending public funds to promote the use of vaccines to the public. Jacob HolmesMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Secretary of state, House speaker endorse ban on foreign funding in politics Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter endorsed a bill seeking to restrict foreign influence. Wesley WalterMarch 4, 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 Fight for Alabama Families to host IVF Advocacy Day at Alabama Statehouse The event will mark the first anniversary of the IVF Immunity Act. StaffMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2025