Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately.
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Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
The proposal would require post-election audits after every county and statewide general election in Alabama.
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether.
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
HB145 and SB46 would grant Class 2 cities power to enforce scrap tire violations and expand municipal court jurisdiction for violations.
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Four
652 bills have been introduced to date.
House passes bill to increase penalties for resisting arrest
HB265 looks to elevate the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor, which could result in up to a year in jail.
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers.
Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House
Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state.
House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk
The new law will allow the governor to dismiss the ADVA commissioner at his or her pleasure.
Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy
Sen. Kirk Hatcher introduced the bill in the wake of Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery filing for bankruptcy.