Legislature Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama. StaffSeptember 8, 2025
Legislature Senate Education committee approves “Don’t Say Gay” bill HB244 now moves to the Senate at large for consideration, its last stop before reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk. Mary Claire WootenMay 1, 2025
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections The committee advanced HB202 to broaden law enforcement immunity amid criticism over its vague protections against excessive force. Alex JobinMay 1, 2025
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee shoots down bill to restore partial bail in Alabama The committee ultimately rejected HB42 by a thin margin. Alex JobinMay 1, 2025
Legislature Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections. Jacob HolmesApril 30, 2025
Legislature House bill would exempt eyeglasses and contact lenses from Alabama sales tax The Alabama House unanimously passed HB176 to exempt prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses from state sales tax, sending the bill to the Senate. Alex JobinApril 30, 2025
Legislature The League of Women Voters of Alabama addresses concerns with the HB479-substitute bill The League of Women Voters of Alabama urges deleting language empowering a board to purge voter rolls by simple majority vote without due process. StaffApril 30, 2025
Legislature Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income HB489 would permit high school athletes to profit from NIL deals under certain guidelines. Mary Claire WootenApril 29, 2025
Legislature Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville The growing Pine Level community voted to incorporate in September 2023 and the town has already expanded since then. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2025
Legislature Opinion | We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back SB330 is an example of government overreach. It consolidates power over one of Birmingham's most important utilities. Tereshia HuffmanApril 28, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Ten More than 960 bills have been introduced to date. Beth LyonsApril 28, 2025