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Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable.
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special session stories
Legislature
The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court.
Special Session
Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered.
Special Session
If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September.
Special Session
Elliott wants to punish the department for holding a gay history luncheon.
Legislature
The governor further cautioned against plans by some lawmakers to push forward on a wide-ranging and divisive agenda.
Legislature
Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session.
Legislature
All congressional, Alabama Senate and House, and State Board of Education redistricting maps passed, nearly unscathed, through the Alabama Statehouse.
Legislature
The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.
Legislature
It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting.