The end of the 40-year contract
With little fanfare, lawmakers passed legislation that ends a practice that has been deemed an illegal scam in other states.
Legislature
Sen. committee held public hearing to expand statute of limitations for child sex abuse
“Only about 1.5 percent of survivors of child sex assault ever receive justice from the criminal justice system,” Sen. Merika Coleman said.
Senate committee approves anti-ESG bill
The bill would prevent the state from contracting with companies that "boycott" other state companies using environmental, social and governance standards.
Republican bill would allow women to be charged with murder for undergoing abortions
Republican officials said last year that they would not pursue criminal cases against women, but would instead focus on providers.
Smitherman: PRICE Act takes money from needy students
A Senate committee gave the "school choice" bill a favorable report, but lawmakers warned that it faces a tough road to a vote.
Alabama House passes Brownfield development bill
The bill provides liability protections and creates redevelopment districts that allow for environmental cleanup efforts.
May 11, 2023
March protesting anti-trans legislation planned for Tuesday
During last year’s session and the current session the legislature has passed numerous anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
Bill allowing AG to hide witness contracts passes the House
The bill would also alter the law concerning election challenges and give the Legislature the authority to build a new Statehouse.
Bill banning Chinese ownership of property advances
The bill prohibits Chinese citizens and businesses from owning property in Alabama.
Education budget includes $1M for Troy program combatting “woke capitalism”
The money is directed to the Free Enterprise Scholars program, a new program at Troy.