Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act
Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year.
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Governor signs legislation to allow police to remove obnoxious RV park guests
The legislation would authorize law enforcement to remove guests from an RV park at the request of the park operator.
Governor awards COVID block grants to Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties.
May 28, 2021
Governor signs legislation to codify ban on curbside voting
Curbside voting was already banned administratively. This codifies that into Alabama law.
Governor signs Seizure Safe Schools Act
The legislation would allow a voluntary medication assistant to administer seizure medication to a child if a nurse isn't available.
Governor signs bill to increase capital where getting financing is difficult
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed legislation to get capital to small businesses in rural and impoverished areas of Alabama.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law
While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs resolution supporting Israel
Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks.
Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas
Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs.
Governor awards COVID block grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties
The awards to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama.
May 24, 2021