House passes bill codifying definitions of woman, man
The bill by Rep. Susan DuBose excludes transgender individuals from being defined by state law as the gender with which they identify.
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Alabama House votes to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday — with a twist
State employees must choose between taking the day off for Juneteenth or for Jefferson Davis' Birthday.
April 12, 2024
House committee passes bill to raise online sales tax
Local school boards would now get a piece of the revenue after being cut out of an earlier version of the bill.
Bill enshrining access to contraception advances in House
The committee amended the bill to ensure there is no right to contraception after implantation of the embryo.
Public records bill advances out of committee
The bill will move to the Senate floor where its sponsor will look to have more success than last year.
New bill seeks to put the law back in the medical weed licensing process
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, would install a new, three-step process for approving integrated licenses.
Senate Shelby County delegation approves bill to take over library board
HB89 would allow the Shelby County delegation of the Legislature to take over board appointments.
House committee passes $9 billion education budget, pay raise for teachers
The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers.
New ETF budget would cut APLS funding 18 percent, condition state aid to local libraries
The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most.
House bill would add more requirements for plaintiffs in asbestos exposure cases
Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and even ovarian cancer.