Legislature passes ban on tianeptine in Alabama
Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids when taken in high enough doses.
Legislature
Committee approves permitless carry, ban on enforcing federal guns laws
The Alabama Sheriffs Association opposes both bills, arguing they put law enforcement and the public at greater risk from gun violence.
Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill
According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education.
Amendment potentially harmful to hemp industry removed by Senate
The hemp industry thanked the Legislature for killing two amendments that would have made Delta-8 and Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinols controlled substances.
Vaccine registry bill dies in Senate Health committee
The legislation would have required healthcare providers to report vaccination records to a state-managed registry.
Houses passes bill to expand broadband access in the state
The legislation would set up a plan for broadband expansion in the state of Alabama.
House to consider education budget Tuesday
The 2022 education budget is $7.65 billion and the largest in state history.
Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week 10
The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 27 for day 26 of the session.
House committee passes the education budget
The $7.65 billion budget is the largest education budget in state history.
Alabama Senate passed civil asset forfeiture legislation
The legislation would exempt funds of less than $250 and vehicles worth less than $5,000 from civil asset forfeiture.