Lawmakers advance farm energy tax exemption bills
Two committees advanced bills to exempt some farm energy use from utility taxes, hoping to ease costs for farmers.
House passes bill that will limit state environmental regulations
The House approved SB71, locking state environmental regulations to federal standards, despite Democratic opposition and concerns about public health protections.
Commission hears debate on proposed toxicity standards updates
The Alabama Environmental Management Commission heard from environmental advocates and industry leaders about the proposed rule changes.
House pulls PSC appointment bill amid Senate uncertainty
The House of Representatives pulled a bill to appoint PSC members amid uncertain Senate support and intensified constituent concerns
House committee considers bill to deny bail based on immigration status
The House Judiciary Committee debated a bill to deny bail for undocumented defendants charged with violent crimes.
Bill allowing removal of library board members advances out of the Senate
The Senate passed a bill allowing local governments to remove library board members, sparking debate over politicization and local control.
House advances bill removing credibility standard for terrorist threats
The House approved HB188, easing prosecution of hoax threats by removing the credible threat standard for second-degree charges.
Lawmakers advance bill tying environmental rules to federal standards
The Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee advanced a bill limiting state environmental rules to federal standards.
Lawmakers advance Safe Street Act targeting DUI deaths
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to increase penalties for DUI-related deaths and authorize restitution for victims' families.
House committee advances campus chaplain support bill
A House committee advanced a bill to allow local school boards to permit campus chaplains to provide voluntary support services for educators.