Proposed bill would expand drug courts renamed, “accountability courts”
SB200 would expand treatment programs while including offenders suffering from mental health issues and offenders who are veterans.
Democratic Senators block Archives Board appointment reform bill
Democrats filibustered a bill changing the Archives Board’s appointment process, stating it could jeopardize the preservation of Alabama’s history.
House committee holds public hearing for youth online safety bill
The Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy committee heard from proponents and opponents of HB317.
Bill amended to remove ban, add more restrictions to sell Delta-8
SB132 now aims to further regulate the sale of Delta products with stricter penalties and additional product testing in the state.
Bill to deny youthful offender status for murder charges passes committee
HB146 seeks to deny youthful offender status to anyone older than 16 that's charged with murder or capital murder.
Alabama Senate approves bill to make possessing a conversion device a felony
SB116 would make possession and machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as Glock switches, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
SB84 seeks to authorize Alfa health plans for members
SB84 would authorize Alfa to offer health coverage to farmers, addressing high costs for the group but raising concerns about consumer protections.
Alabama cities could raise their local minimum wage under proposed law
Rep. Neil Rafferty introduced HB291 to repeal the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act.
Bill to ease occupational license restrictions for inmates passes committee
HB238 would create certificates of employability for released inmates going before the occupational licensing boards.
Second Chance bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee
The bill received a favorable report with nine affirmative votes in the 12 person quorum.