Alabama lawmaker introduces medical marijuana bill
The bill would authorize certain residents to get a medical cannabis card, authorizing the patient to use cannabis for medical use.
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Orr pre-files bill to limit use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement
The bill would prohibit law enforcement from using facial recognition as the sole basis to establish probable cause or arrest.
Lawmaker pre-files bill to limit state’s authority to close businesses, churches in state of emergency
HB103 would limit the current powers wielded by the governor and other public officials.
State Rep. Chip Brown proposes “Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights”
The legislation would require state agencies to notify survivors of sexual assault of afforded rights under state law.
State senator prefiles permitless concealed carry bill
Similar bills have failed in the past when faced with fierce opposition from county sheriffs and gun violence prevention groups.
Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama endorses April Weaver for state Senate
Weaver served in the state House from 2010 until May, resigning her seat for a position with the Trump administration.
Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Previewing the session
There have been 147 bills, 43 in the Senate and 104 in the House, pre-filed as of this date
Sewell comments on historic inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris
Sewell said Vice President Kamala Harris's historic election was paved by the sacrifices of so many who came before her.
Gun reform advocates in Alabama warn of dangerous overlap between lax laws, extremists
Loose regulations make access to guns easy for people who want to commit acts of political violence, according to two leaders of volunteer groups.
Bill would give Selma residents final say over renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge
The proposed legislation would create a process for local residents to consider whether the bridge will be renamed.