House committee approves bill to repeal Habitual Felony Offender Act
Rep. England's bill would repeal the law that mandates sentences for multiple convictions. It heads to the full House.
2021 Legislative Session
Senate committee approves mandatory kindergarten bill
The Senate Education Policy Committee approved the legislation requiring all first graders attend kindergarten or demonstrate proficiency.
Senate committee advances Seizure Safe Schools Act
Proponents say that the Seizure Safe Schools will raise awareness and implement a uniform standard of care.
Senate considering bill to set minimum standards for visitation
A bill in the Alabama Senate would set minimum standards of visitation for patients in long-term care facilities.
Conservatives urge Legislature to pass Common Core repeal
HB440 would repeal Common Core and restore pre-Common Core educational standards in Alabama public schools.
NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit
The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477.
Senate committee advances resentencing bill
Bill would allow judges to resentence nonviolent offenders who were sentenced more harshly than they would be today.
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"The House wasted an entire day on bills that served the politicians and didn't address a single real problem in this state."
Senate to address gun bills when they return
The Senate is expected to consider Second Amendment rights legislation.
Senate votes for education budget that increases pay for educators by over $200 million
The Alabama Legislature has passed both budgets out of their houses of origin.