Members of SPLC-labeled “hate group” helped draft new monuments bill, lawmaker says
Rep. Mike Holmes said two Southern Cultural Center members helped draft the legislation. The group's chairman says that's not so.
Legislature
Bill to repeal Memorial Preservation Act fails to advance
Rep. Juandalynn Givan's bill was sent to a subcommittee after the state House Judiciary Committee failed to approve an amendment.
Senate reauthorizes Jobs Act and Growing Alabama Act
The Jobs Act provides hundreds of millions in business incentives to in-state and out-of-state companies.
State Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bills clear Senate committee
SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites.
House committee advances COVID liability bill
The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.
BCA applauds passage of Taxpayer Stimulus Freedom and Business Tax Competitiveness acts
The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 27-0 before being sent to the governor’s desk.
February 11, 2021
House passes bill to bring back retired judges to deal with case backlog
Retired judges could be brought in on a part-time basis to deal with the judge shortage and a growing backlog of cases.
Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House
HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines.
Analysis | “Grand deal” gaming bill would be a win for the state
"It’s not perfect, but it’s probably about as close as we’re going to get."
House passes bill to give some prisoners an opportunity for resentencing
The cases would go back to the trial judge, not the Pardons and Paroles Board.