Legislature House passes bill to ensure “age appropriateness” of Literary Task Force materials Garrett said the current structure leaves task force materials unscreened before reaching classrooms. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Legislature Senate Committee OKs bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill would criminalize several forms of assistance in absentee ballot voting. Patrick DarringtonMay 24, 2023
Legislature House sends bill creating 13 new judgeships to Gov. Kay Ivey The bill passed 103-0 and will be sent to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature into law. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Legislature Chinese Alabamians protest bill targeting property ownership by foreign citizens The group said the bill still unfairly discriminates against Chinese individuals and promotes anti-Asian hatred. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Nine The Alabama Legislature met for days 21, 22 and 23 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week. Beth LyonsMay 23, 2023
Legislature Lawmakers to raise cell phone fees to pay for 988 crisis hotline Under proposed legislation, a family of four in Alabama would see an increase in monthly costs of around $4 up to $12 a month. Bill BrittMay 22, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | What is a woman? Passing HB405 will make life even more difficult for Alabamians who don’t fit into traditional gender or sex categories. David PersonMay 19, 2023
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow fingerprinting and DNA collection of undocumented immigrants The bill's sponsor says the aim is to prevent people crossing the border multiple times using different names. Patrick DarringtonMay 19, 2023
Legislature Bill eliminating presumptive sentencing guidelines following trial advances Hill said presumptive guidelines are "an offer" that a criminal defendant rejects by choosing to go to trial. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2023
Legislature House committee hears debate on bill defining sex-based terms The bill would use biological sex determined at birth as the definition for the terms "man" and "woman." Jacob HolmesMay 18, 2023