Committee advances bill to make speeding alone not a jailable offense
The bill would make the charge of speeding alone a charge where the offender could not be sentenced to jail or prison.
2021 Legislative Session
Senate approves comprehensive gaming bill, but not without some weirdness
The once-dead gaming bill was brought back to life Tuesday, and it passed the same Senate where it had previously failed.
Sen. Richard Shelby questions officials during defense appropriations hearing
Shelby questioned officials about quantum computing gains and space capabilities, noting U.S. adversaries' own work in those areas.
Lawmaker: Bill to remove state oversight would lower costs, speed school construction
Numerous trade associations and the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs oppose the bill, saying it would reduce safety in schools.
Medical marijuana bill to be debated in House Health Committee
The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would legalize medical marijuana.
Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program
Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level.
Senate passes bill setting up personalized individual trusts
House Bill 293, sponsored by state Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, deals with qualified wills and trusts.
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"We’re simply tinkering around the edges. Just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic."
Mask mandate to remain in Statehouse for now, speaker says
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week.
Legislature to consider bill barring enforcement of federal gun laws
The legislation would bar state and local government from helping enforce federal gun laws.