Legislature Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature Currently, Alabamians can only vote early if they are casting absentee ballots with a valid excuse. Alex Jobin1 day ago
Legislature Controversial Ag Center bill passes legislature amid filibuster threats The bill paves the way for the creation of the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to operate the Alabama Farm Center. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes seafood labeling bill The bill requires restaurants to disclose if the seafood they use in preparing dishes are domestic or imported products. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Alabama Municipal Official Training Act signed into law The act specifically requires mayors and councilmembers to complete 10 hours of training annually. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Rep. Chip Brown passes bill updating mental health services for veterans The Alabama House on Wednesday awarded final passage to the measure. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Legislature sends $3.4 billion General Fund budget to Gov. Ivey The budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for state employees and increases for most agencies. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2024
Legislature Senate committee delays ethics bill, tightening timeline for passage With only two days remaining in the legislative session, the bill may have been dealt a fatal blow. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2024
Legislature Legislature OKs bill making it easier to employ 14- and 15-year-olds The bill would end the requirement for school officials to approve children under 16 working. Chance PhillipsMay 8, 2024
Legislature Legislature passes bill to improve public records law Senate Bill 270, carried by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, introduces much-needed timelines into the law. StaffMay 8, 2024
Legislature Historic Alabama Child Care Tax Credit Bill Clears Final Legislative Hurdle The bill now awaits Gov. Kay Ivey's consideration and signature. StaffMay 8, 2024
Legislature On the bubble: These bills are near the finish line as session nears end Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024