Legislature Alabama Senate passed civil asset forfeiture legislation The legislation would exempt funds of less than $250 and vehicles worth less than $5,000 from civil asset forfeiture. Brandon MoseleyApril 23, 2021
Legislature Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Senate to consider amendment potentially harmful to Alabama hemp industry The amendment to House Bill 2 would criminalize Delta 8 and Delta 10 in the state of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances resentencing bill Bill would allow judges to resentence nonviolent offenders who were sentenced more harshly than they would be today. Brandon MoseleyMarch 23, 2021
Legislature Senate votes for education budget that increases pay for educators by over $200 million The Alabama Legislature has passed both budgets out of their houses of origin. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Legislature Senate committee passes $7.7 billion education budget The $7.7 billion FY 2022 ETF is actually the largest education budget in state history. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Senate bill would reform Alabama’s public records law State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, has introduced legislation reforming public information requests. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Senate approves medical marijuana legislation On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate approved Sen. Tim Melson's medical marijuana bill. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 25, 2021
Legislature House passes bill allowing smart cell technology The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 12, 2021