House committee tables bill to curtail powers of health officer, governor
Several members expressed concern the bill could hamper the governor's ability to quickly act in times of emergencies.
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House Health Committee hears arguments for and against medical marijuana
Medical marijuana supporters and opponents presented their arguments for and against the bill in a public hearing.
Alabama Republican Assembly urges House to reject the gaming bill
The Alabama Republican Assembly is urging its supporters to call their legislators and ask them to vote no on the bill.
Bill to dismiss tickets when the officer doesn’t attend court delayed
The bill would require that a traffic offense be dismissed if the officer who wrote the citation is not present for the defendant's court date.
Committee advances bill to make speeding alone not a jailable offense
The bill would make the charge of speeding alone a charge where the offender could not be sentenced to jail or prison.
Senate approves comprehensive gaming bill, but not without some weirdness
The once-dead gaming bill was brought back to life Tuesday, and it passed the same Senate where it had previously failed.
Lawmaker: Bill to remove state oversight would lower costs, speed school construction
Numerous trade associations and the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs oppose the bill, saying it would reduce safety in schools.
Medical marijuana bill to be debated in House Health Committee
The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would legalize medical marijuana.
Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program
Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level.
Senate passes bill setting up personalized individual trusts
House Bill 293, sponsored by state Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, deals with qualified wills and trusts.