Health Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use This bill, entitled the Alabama Conscientious Right to Refuse Act, cited "reasons of conscience, including religious convictions" as legally protected justifications. Wesley Walter4 hours ago
Legislature House passes General Fund budget before midpoint of session A tweak would allow $40 million targeted for correctional officer salaries to be used for prison construction. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature Bill to end debt-based suspension of driver’s license passes Senate The bill passed the Senate 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives. Patrick DarringtonApril 26, 2023
Legislature House Democrats scold Republicans for blocked revision to permitless carry bill Rep. Chris England introduced legislation to add a penalty to the law's "duty to inform" provision, but the bill was killed in committee. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature Stadthagen files bill to prevent Chinese ownership of Alabama property The legislation will be heard before a House committee before consideration by the entire body. StaffApril 26, 2023
Legislature New bill would extend Alabama’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to 8th grade It would prohibit the discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in public K-12 schools through 8th grade. Patrick DarringtonApril 25, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Five The Alabama Legislature met for days 11, 12 and 13 of its 2023 Legislative Session. Beth LyonsApril 25, 2023
Legislature House stays busy in fourth legislative week In addition to passing Gov. Kay Ivey's economic incentives package and a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, the House had a busy... Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2023
Legislature Bill to increase curbside alcohol limits divides House Republicans More Republicans voted against the bill than voted for it, but strong support from Democrats lifted it to passage. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2023
Legislature Bill would require performance of National Anthem in public schools It would require public K-12 schools to broadcast the Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week. Patrick DarringtonApril 24, 2023
Legislature Economic incentives pass legislature, signed by Ivey The legislation would renew existing economic incentives from the Jobs Act while offering new opportunities. Patrick DarringtonApril 21, 2023