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.
Legislature
Bill to increase curbside alcohol limits divides House Republicans
More Republicans voted against the bill than voted for it, but strong support from Democrats lifted it to passage.
Bill would require performance of National Anthem in public schools
It would require public K-12 schools to broadcast the Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week.
Economic incentives pass legislature, signed by Ivey
The legislation would renew existing economic incentives from the Jobs Act while offering new opportunities.
Rep. Ensler proposes bills to curb gun violence
Ensler proposed eight bills ranging from mental health support and prevention programs to a "red flag law" and bans on "ghost guns" and Glock switches.
Bill increasing penalties for panhandling receives bipartisan support
The bill increases the penalties for subsequent violations of the act and gives law enforcement the ability to take violators to a shelter.
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise passage of economic development incentives bills
This package of bills was item number one on the Alabama Big 10 Mayors’ 2023 legislative agenda.
April 21, 2023
House committee approves bill criminalizing absentee ballot process
The bill would make it a felony for individuals or organizations to assist voters with their absentee ballots.
Bill to limit liability of home inspectors draws concerns from House Judiciary Committee
Home inspectors say the current system has become unsustainable as the litigation has been abused to treat inspectors as warrantors.
Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill
It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years.