Legislature House concurs with “Don’t Say Gay” amendment to gender bathroom bill Democrats criticized Republicans for ramming through the amendment language. Jacob Holmes / April 8, 2022
House passes bill criminalizing medical treatment of minors experiencing gender dysphoria The bill was debated for under 20 minutes before Republicans brought a motion to end discussion of the legislation. Jacob Holmes / April 8, 2022
House bill restricting emergency health orders fails The bill is a response to State Health Officer Scott Harris shutting down businesses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacob Holmes / April 7, 2022
House passes bill requiring unemployed to seek 3 jobs per week Under current Alabama Department of Labor regulations, only one contact is required each week. Jacob Holmes / April 7, 2022
Trump coming to Birmingham ahead of Republican runoff Both Mike Durant and Katie Britt appear to be positioning themselves to win Trump's endorsement. Jacob Holmes / April 6, 2022
School bathroom bill advances in Alabama Senate committee over opposition Opponents of the bill said transgender students don't pose any threat to other students and that the bill could cause legal problems for schools in the state. Jacob Holmes / April 6, 2022
Senate committee advances “divisive concepts” bill The full Senate is the final hurdle for the bill to head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk to be signed into law. Jacob Holmes / April 6, 2022
Bill requiring in-person doctor visit after four Telehealth sessions teed up for House The in-person visitation requirement drew criticism from telemedicine lobbyists during a public hearing. Jacob Holmes / April 1, 2022
House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women The bill is still awaiting consideration by a Senate committee with five days remaining on the legislative calendar. Jacob Holmes / March 31, 2022
Senate committee advances “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics said the bill could have a chilling effect on grassroots organizations working with elected officials. Jacob Holmes / March 31, 2022