Bill hits DEI, aims bathroom bans at higher ed
SB129 proposes stringent measures that would bar public entities from engaging in any DEI programs.
Legislature
The gambling fight gets messier
Substitute bills and lots of new ideas seem destined to sink the gambling legislation, denying Alabamians an opportunity to vote.
Gambling bill faces a roadblock in Senate
Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions.
ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap
The bill would create a system to award tax credits for students attending participating private schools.
Senate committee passes anti-ESG bill
The bill would prevent Alabama’s pension funds from investing with any asset manager that considers relevant Environmental, Social and Governance risks.
Senate approves amended version of Melson’s IVF bill
The bill passed with unanimous support on a 34-0 vote.
Bill that would ban certain flags on public property back on agenda
The law makes it a Class C misdemeanor to display a flag outside an approved list.
Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Four
The Legislature will return to begin its 13th legislative day, out of 30, on Tuesday, March 5.
House passes IVF bill, debates consistency with state’s fetal personhood stance
The bill ultimately received bipartisan support, but the opposition also crossed party lines.
Alabama Senate votes to cut tax on baby, feminine hygiene products
The legislation would exempt baby formula, baby bottles, and menstrual hygiene products, among others, from state taxes.
March 1, 2024