Legislature Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use. Jacob Holmes8 hours ago
Legislature Why were there no gambling bills this session? The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling. Patrick DarringtonJune 6, 2023
Legislature Legislature OKs bill to improve mental health records in gun background check system SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA. Samuel StettheimerJune 5, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week 11 Many of the major pieces of legislation that dominated the last weeks of the session are pending action by the governor. Beth LyonsJune 5, 2023
Legislature Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years. Patrick DarringtonJune 2, 2023
Legislature Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually. Patrick DarringtonJune 2, 2023
Legislature Governor signs historic Education and General Fund budgets Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023
Legislature Senate passes body cam bill The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states. Samuel StettheimerJune 2, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way. Josh MoonJune 1, 2023