Proposed legislation would allow no-excuse absentee voting
Secretary of State John Merrill supports the bill, which would allow qualified voters to vote absentee without an excuse.
Legislature
Alabama House passes several criminal justice-related bills
The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails.
House passes Aniah’s Law
The House passed Aniah's Law 101 to 0, which would give judges discretion to deny bail to potentially dangerous defendants.
Senate carries over election audit bill
The Senate carried over Senate Bill 45 which would authorize a limited post-election audit following the 2022 election.
Brooks supports Sorrell’s permitless carry bill
Congressman Mo Brooks on Tuesday expressed his support for state Rep. Andrew Sorrell's constitutional carry legislation.
Senate leadership outlines legislative priorities
Senate leadership outlines its remaining legislative priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session.
Two bills would expand community corrections, enhance specialized courts
St. Clair County's drug and veterans courts have a combined 96 percent success rate at preventing recidivism.
House is expected to consider Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights
The House has the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights on Tuesday's proposed special order calendar
House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law
The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters.
Alabama Legislature returns for week three
Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday.