Abortion access advocates lobby legislators to support HB17, oppose HB208
HB17 would repeal a law that makes it a misdemeanor to induce abortions.
House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose
Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences.
House committee approves bill to allow release of body cam video
A bill by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birimingham, would also allow the release of the recording to personal representatives of the video's subject.
Ivey: Pre-K secretary dismissed due to “distractions” of “different lifestyles, equity”
"It was just the right thing to do," Ivey said.
Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee
Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers.
Educators, advocacy groups make arguments regarding school voucher bill
Proponents say the voucher system gives parents the freedom to choose better educational environments.
House passes General Fund budget before midpoint of session
A tweak would allow $40 million targeted for correctional officer salaries to be used for prison construction.
House Democrats scold Republicans for blocked revision to permitless carry bill
Rep. Chris England introduced legislation to add a penalty to the law's "duty to inform" provision, but the bill was killed in committee.
Alabama has the second-lowest tax revenue in the country
Only Tennessee had lower tax collections per capita, and that is excluding the state lottery, which would put Alabama dead last.
House stays busy in fourth legislative week
In addition to passing Gov. Kay Ivey's economic incentives package and a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, the House had a busy week with other bills.