Legislature Committee advances bill to repeal BSC bailout law The $30 million loan program relied on State Treasurer Young Boozer to OK the loan, and Boozer denied to give BSC the money. Jacob Holmes11 hours ago
Legislature House committee advances gambling legislation, floor debate could come Thursday With very little argument and only a single no vote, gambling legislation sailed out of committee and heads to the House floor. Josh MoonFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature Bill allowing removal of library board members at local level passes the Senate The legislation, SB10, passed along party lines on a vote of 26-7. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature NO CAP? Detractors ask “What’s the ceiling?” on private school tax credits Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he is expecting to substitute the current bill to include some kind of spending limitation. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature “Second Chance” bill moves forward with bipartisan support The bill would offer an opportunity for certain individuals sentenced to life without parole to have a judge consider reducing or ending their sentence. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature Change to “drug-sharing manslaughter” bill creates committee contention The bill no longer includes that the individual "knowingly" gave the user a drug laced with fentanyl. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature Senate advances ballot harvesting legislation The legislation, SB1, passed the Senate 27-8 with Democrats vociferously condemning the bill. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 14, 2024
Legislature Gambling bill hearing offers no surprises A House committee heard from 18 speakers both for and against the gambling bill. There was little new information and no surprises. Josh MoonFebruary 14, 2024
Legislature Committee passes bill to dismantle Archives board, replace it with political appointees Sen. Chris Elliott filed the bill after the department hosted a one-hour talk on the history of LGBTQ+ individuals. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2024
Legislature ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal protections for librarians. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2024
Legislature Gambling bill still on track after weekend “blip” Negotiations continue over a proposed comprehensive gambling bill, but all involved believe things are still moving towards passage Josh MoonFebruary 12, 2024