Legislature Speaker: Legislature advances key bills in second week of 2025 session House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, highlighted several key legislative actions taken by the House this week. StaffFebruary 14, 2025
Legislature Rep. Clouse appointed chairman of Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Clouse assumes this chairmanship as Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, is leaving the House. StaffFebruary 14, 2025
Legislature House Judiciary Committee clashes with NRA over concealed carry legislation An individual is required to inform a law enforcement officer if they are carrying a concealed gun. But there is currently no criminal penalty. Alex JobinFebruary 13, 2025
News Senate Judiciary Committee approves several bills including Glock switch legislation The committee approved SB116 and SB31, two bills that look to create penalties for the possession of Glock switches. Alex JobinFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Alabama House committee approves bill for parole oversight HB40 seeks oversight of the parole board to address low approval rates and requiring written explanations for deviations from guidelines. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 13, 2025
News Alabama NAACP to host advocacy day, oppose SB1 and other Legislation The event aims to address concerns with Alabama legislators regarding the impact of various legislative bills. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to ban Drag Shows at schools, libraries The stripped-down bill would prohibit drag shows in public schools and libraries. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature House passes bill defining gender terms after limiting debate The bill, now just a signature away from becoming law, would exclude transgender women from the definition of "woman." Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, bringing the total to $1.28 billion. Josh MoonFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature House Health Committee approves three bills, including “What is a Woman Act” The bill's sponsor, Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, said that the legislation is "based on fundamental truths that are as old as the Book of... Alex JobinFebruary 12, 2025