Legislature Legislature OKs bill to ban some foreign governments from owning property The bill no longer purports to stop individuals from purchasing property, only entities representing the governments themselves. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Report: Dem lawmakers fail to vote for diversity amendment for Birmingham board An amendment to increase diversity on the Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau board failed when Dem lawmakers didn't vote. Josh MoonMay 26, 2023
Legislature “What Is A Woman” bill passes committee House Bill 405 would codify definitions of male, female and seven related terms. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023
Legislature Tax rebate settles at $150 per filer after conference committee The rebate splits the difference between the House and Senate versions of the rebate. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs second chance bill The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Legislature Committee votes down bill to remove excuses from absentee ballot forms Republican critics of the bill saw it as a move toward no-excuse voting. Samuel StettheimerMay 25, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate adopts changes to Alabama Accountability Act Among other changes, schools previously labeled "failing" will be reclassified as "priority." StaffMay 25, 2023
Legislature Bills to help children benefits big tobacco, critics say Children or teens who purchase or possess e-cigarettes could be fined and placed under juvenile court jurisdiction. Bill BrittMay 24, 2023