Marijuana advocates celebrate after Ivey signs medical marijuana legislation
Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation.
Legislature
Governor signs bill to end Alabama’s school yoga ban
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation ending the ban on yoga in Alabama public schools.
Alabama Sen. Jim McClendon will not seek reelection in 2022
McClendon has served five terms in the Legislature and serves as co-chair of the Joint Reapportionment Committee.
Alabama becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana
The bill's sponsor estimates that it will be at least a year before medical marijuana will be available in Alabama.
Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development
Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission.
House Speaker says that 2021 was a good session
Despite the House's inability to pass a gambling bill, Speaker Mac McCutcheon said that the 2021 Legislative Session was a good one.
Senate leadership “pleased” with the 2021 Legislative Session
Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper, said he was pleased with the outcome of the 2021 Legislative Session.
Social conservative disappointed with the 2021 Legislative Session
Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Which bills has Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law in 2021?
Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far.
May 19, 2021
Governor’s amended bill removing some oversight from school construction passes
The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022.