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 Holmes10 hours ago
Legislature Medical marijuana bill filibustered for nine hours Tuesday The Alabama House debated medical marijuana for over nine hours without ever getting the issue to a vote. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021
Legislature Senate passes priority economic development bills The two bills were passed by the Senate and were priority bills for the Alabama Innovation Commission. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021
Governor Consumer Energy Alliance applauds governor, Legislature for protecting affordable energy Consumer Energy Alliance applauded Gov. Kay Ivey for signing HB446. StaffMay 5, 2021
Legislature House OKs reduced sentence bill for inmates who complete apprenticeships This legislation would apply upon successful completion of a qualifying academic, vocational, risk-reducing or apprenticeship program. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Legislature will meet Tuesday for day 28 of the 2021 Legislative Session The House will consider a diverse list of 21 bills when it meets on Tuesday for the 28th legislative day. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Senate leader says body will be focusing on House bills this week Reed said the Senate has already dealt with major topics like medical marijuana, gun bills and gaming. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature House to consider trust fund, periodic bonuses for retired educators The Education Retirees Trust Fund would be a fund to pay for bonuses for retired educators in the future. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes pharmacy benefits manager reform legislation The legislation allows Alabama patients to choose their own pharmacies rather than being forced to use a mail-order pharmacy. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Committee advances bill to give Legislature input over orders in future pandemics The bill would reduce the powers of the state public health officer and give legislators some oversight. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
Legislature House approves $5.3 million in raises for Alabama judges and district attorneys The bill aims to make judicial compensation uniform across the state and competitive with what other states are paying. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021