Legislature Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority HB94 would grant the State Auditor’s Office more enforcement authority and allow exceptions for properties “located behind security bars” Mary Claire Wooten22 hours ago
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
Legislature Pro Tem Gudger hires Rep. Randall Shedd as constituent affairs director Shedd will resign from the House seat he has held since winning a special election in 2013. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to ban Drag Shows at schools, libraries The stripped-down bill would prohibit drag shows in public schools and libraries. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature House passes bill defining gender terms after limiting debate The bill, now just a signature away from becoming law, would exclude transgender women from the definition of "woman." Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, bringing the total to $1.28 billion. Josh MoonFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature House Health Committee approves three bills, including “What is a Woman Act” The bill's sponsor, Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, said that the legislation is "based on fundamental truths that are as old as the Book of... Alex JobinFebruary 12, 2025
Legislature Bills on regulations and public notices approved by Senate committee Elliott called SB29, which would place deadlines on license approvals, “the oomph to say go ahead and process this application.” Chance PhillipsFebruary 12, 2025
Legislature Legislation changing veterans board, commissioner held over after lengthy discussion A number of added amendments led lawmakers to hold over a bill that would make the Veterans Affairs commissioner a governor's cabinet position. Josh MoonFebruary 12, 2025
Legislature Unemployment changes, death penalty for child rape pass the House Bills changing unemployment requirements, imposing the death penalty and requiring parental consent for vaccines passed the House on Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 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