Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill
The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes.
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Alabama Senate passes two economic development bills from the “Game Plan”
The “Game Plan" aims to spur economic development in Alabama by increasing incentives for companies.
“Divisive Concepts” bill headed back to the House for the second year
White lawmakers voted yes while Black legislators voted no.
Lawmakers consider bill to charge youths for attacking detention center employees
The sponsor said her intent was not to criminalize youth but to offer some protection to employees of juvenile detention facilities.
Two bills targeting panhandling present in each chamber
The proposed bills would “prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway or in the right-of-way of a public roadway.”
Black voters, organizations sue Jefferson County for racial gerrymandering
Alabama continues to be a hotbed for redistricting litigation, most notably the U.S. Supreme Court Case Merrill v. Milligan.
Alabama 2023 Senate Legislative Report: April 5-7
Throughout the week, the Senate passed a number of bills that the House will now consider.
Personal Privacy Protection Act proposed
It would prohibit public agencies from disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, or donors of non-profit organizations.
Redistricting makes Alabama Senate District 33 competitive
During the redistricting process, a portion of Spanish Fort in Baldwin County was drawn into Figures' district in Mobile.