Marijuana advocates celebrate after Ivey signs medical marijuana legislation
Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation.
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Governor signs bill to end Alabama’s school yoga ban
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation ending the ban on yoga in Alabama public schools.
Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development
Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission.
Which bills has Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law in 2021?
Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far.
May 19, 2021
Governor awards COVID community development grants
Ivey awarded a $1 million grant to Blount Count, $600,000 to Limestone County, $500,000 to Autauga County and $400,000 to Franklin County.
May 19, 2021
Governor’s amended bill removing some oversight from school construction passes
The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022.
Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails
A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison construction plan
The judge dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that defendants have "sovereign immunity" and the allegations failed on legal merit.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law
The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission.
Gov. Ivey, state legislators align for new veterans suicide prevention initiative
Recently released data shows nearly 18 percent of those who died by suicide in Alabama are veterans.
May 17, 2021