Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance
The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history.
Legislature
Alabama House passes Safe Alabama Package to boost law enforcement
The legislative package has garnered bipartisan support.
February 19, 2025
Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting
Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee approve bills to renew existence
Under state law, enumerated state agencies are periodically reviewed by the Alabama Sunset Committee.
Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate
The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board.
Senate approves new prison funding
The increased borrowing ability brings the total cost of two new prisons to nearly $2 billion.
Alabama bill establishes firearm hold agreements for mental health support
The bill has been dubbed the Houston Hunter Act, named after veterans Houston Tumlin and Hunter Whitley, who lost their lives to suicide.
Report: Proposed $10.64 prescription fee could cost Alabamians $347M per year
According to AAHC, the proposed fee could result in an estimated annual increase of $900 per person.
February 18, 2025
State Rep. Brock Colvin tapped to serve as House majority whip
Colvin replaces State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, who recently resigned his House seat.
February 18, 2025
Analysis | Alabama Legislature focuses on policy, culture wars, and symbolism in week two
A breakdown of which bills stand to benefit Alabama, which could do harm, and which exist purely to appease the far-right culture war agenda.