Legislature ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities The organization is defending voting rights and the First Amendment while calling for criminal legal reform and reproductive justice. Jacob Holmes7 hours ago
Legislature Exhibition driving ban gets approval in Senate Judiciary committee Death resulting from exhibition driving would be considered a Class B felony, with a maximum sentence of 20 years. John H. GlennApril 6, 2023
Legislature Advocates gather to lobby for parole oversight bill Advocates say the board is in clear need of oversight considering the precipitous drop in parole approval rates. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2023
Legislature Chambliss election integrity bills clear the Alabama Senate The two bills passed without objection on Thursday and now move to the House for consideration. John H. GlennApril 5, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban cell phone use while driving stalls in the House Democrats expressed concerns about the potential for profiling, and members from both sides questioned how the law would be applied. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2023
Legislature Ivey, legislative leaders unveil plan to build on Alabama’s economic incentives The plan renews and expands on the Alabama Jobs Act and Growing Alabama credits while also creating more transparency of the incentives offered. Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2023
Legislature Alabama’s gambling impasse: It’s not the Baptists, it’s the lobbyists Gambling legislation this session is unlikely, but a group of lawmakers, with House leadership's encouragement, are crafting a potential bill. Josh MoonApril 4, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to eliminate Jefferson Davis holiday Rep. Chris England also plans to file a bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee Day, which is still celebrated in conjunction with MLK Day. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Legislature Bill seeks to create manslaughter charges for drug trafficking leading to overdose Another 23 states have such a law on the books and more states are currently considering similar legislation. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Legislature Bill to prohibit guns on school grounds sent to subcommittee Currently, a person can take a concealed pistol onto school grounds as long as they have a permit. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2023
Legislature Rep. Ken Paschal sponsors bill governing unclaimed remains of military veterans Paschal, a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army, said House Bill 129 will complement existing state law. StaffMarch 28, 2023