Legislature Alabama Senate minority announces leadership Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was elected to his second four-year term, a first for the Democratic group. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
Legislature Reed, Scofield, Singleton confirmed into Senate leadership roles Reed, who has served as pro tem of the Alabama Senate since 2021, received unanimous support. John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nullify presidential gun orders The bill which bans the use of public funds to enforce presidential orders aimed at curbing gun violence, now heads to the state House... Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nix state auditor position The Senate also passed a general fund budget, a bill that had been in conference committee this week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approves permitless carry bill Most law enforcement officers and agencies say the bill would endanger the safety of officers and the public, and remove funds from sheriff offices. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2022
Legislature Senate passes bill requiring businesses to allow vaccine exemptions Democrats challenged the bill’s lack of mechanisms to vet claims or punish fraudulent exemption claims. Jacob HolmesNovember 3, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves redistricting bills, $80 million to hospitals and nursing homes Committee members also got an overview of the state's general fund and federal COVID aid spending. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Health Black Belt superintendents ask parents to get children vaccinated Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and cases and hospitalizations continue to climb. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 6, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow churches, businesses to remain open during pandemic The bill would allow businesses and places of worship to remain open if they follow the guidelines set for other businesses. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill curtailing powers of health officer, governor The Senate voted 24 to 8 to approve the bill, which now heads to the Alabama House. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021