2021 Legislative Session

House votes down bill to ban cell phone use while driving

The House voted down House Bill 90 on a 47 to 48 vote.

Brandon Moseley

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April 7, 2021

Senate to consider amendment potentially harmful to Alabama hemp industry

The amendment to House Bill 2 would criminalize Delta 8 and Delta 10 in the state of Alabama.

Brandon Moseley

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April 5, 2021

House carries over charter school funding bill

The bill to allow some local school tax dollars to follow children to a public charter school was carried over.

Brandon Moseley

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April 5, 2021

Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week seven

The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 6, for day 19 of the session.

Beth Lyons

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April 5, 2021

Senate OKs bill to allow churches, businesses to remain open during pandemic

The bill would allow businesses and places of worship to remain open if they follow the guidelines set for other businesses. 

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 2, 2021

House passes bill to allow home delivery of alcohol

The bill would allow Alabama residents to legally have beer, wine and liquor delivered to their front door.

Brandon Moseley

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April 2, 2021

Lifetime concealed carry permit bill passes Alabama Senate

The Senate bill would standardize Alabama concealed carry permit fees and allow a lifetime permit for just $300.

Brandon Moseley

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April 2, 2021

Senate passes bill curtailing powers of health officer, governor

The Senate voted 24 to 8 to approve the bill, which now heads to the Alabama House.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 1, 2021

Senate committee approves open records bill

Alabama has been ranked last in the nation on access to public records.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 1, 2021