Ivey signs bill banning ranked-choice voting into law
The law gets ahead of a trending method of electing public officials that skews toward more moderate candidates.
Legislature
Medical Association applauds bill to enhance school cardiac emergency preparedness
The proposal, House Bill 290, requires K-12 schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan.
May 13, 2024
Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget
The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators.
Gov. Ivey expresses doubts on possibility of a special session for gambling
Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable.
Several controversial bills “sine die” on the vine
The running clock also took out several other controversial bills that needed only one vote to reach the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey.
Bipartisan Alabama-Israel Legislative Caucus established
This bipartisan and bicameral caucus will serve as a platform for strengthening the bilateral relations between Alabama and Israel.
May 10, 2024
Gov. Ivey to sign “Working for Alabama” legislative package
The bipartisan seven-bill package emerged early in the session as an attempt to combat the state's low labor participation rate.
Bill penalizing voluntary recognition of unions is headed to governor’s desk
Alabama follows Tennessee and Georgia by passing legislation that will punish businesses who voluntarily recognize unions.
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring response to public records requests
The Alabama Press Association and Alabama Broadcasters Association praised the bill for improving access to public records.
Controversial Ag Center bill passes legislature amid filibuster threats
The bill paves the way for the creation of the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to operate the Alabama Farm Center.
May 9, 2024