Senate approves bill to nullify federal gun control laws
Officials who enforce a federal gun control law could face jail time or fines.
Legislature
House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest
The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor.
House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police
Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation.
Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law
The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes.
Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system
The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement.
Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week nine
The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 20, for day 24 of the 30-day session.
Medical marijuana bill advanced by committee
The legislation can now be considered by the full Alabama House of Representatives.
Legislature passes bill to make airports tax exempt
The legislation clarifies that commercial airports are exempt from paying sales and use taxes.
Alabama Legislature approves ban on transgender athletes
The bill drew opposition from Democrats, who said it's unnecessary, marginalizes transgender youth and will likely result in lawsuits.
Supporters, opponents speak on bill to strengthen Alabama’s monument protection law
Democrats and others oppose the bill, which they say limits local power to remove and rename Confederate monuments and memorials.