Rep. Garrett introduces tax cuts, aims to ease burden on Alabama families
These measures would save Alabamians approximately $314.6 million annually.
Legislature
House passes bill enhancing penalties for terrorist threats
The bill would make subsequent convictions a Class D Felony and removes the requirement that the threat be deemed credible and imminent.
Senate committee hears debate on bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Four Alabama faith leaders spoke against the bill, while four individuals spoke in favor of the bill.
Bill expanding retired physicians’ ability to volunteer advances
The Medical Association of the State of Alabama supports the bill, noting its potential to expand healthcare access for patients in need
March 6, 2025
Committee approves bill expanding death penalty for child sexual assault
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved HB49 which proposes the death penalty for child rape and sodomy under 12.
Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate
A public hearing was held for HB342, which would mandate elective credit for students attending off-campus religious instruction.
Alabama Senate passes bill to create parental leave for state employees, teachers
SB199 passed the Senate Wednesday afternoon, as amended.
House Judiciary Committee passes several bills to the House floor
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee convened to consider a series of bills and went on to pass several of them.
Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate
The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week.
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder passes Alabama House
HB146 passed in the House, restricting youthful offender status for intentional murder over sparking debate over judicial discretion.