Committee advances bill to allow restaurants to have dog dining areas
A committee OKed a bill to allow restaurants to have outdoor dining areas where dog owners may dine with their canine friends.
2021 Legislative Session
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See recent postsThe gambling bill was defeated. What happened and what’s next?
The issue might not be dead just yet.
Senate rejects Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bill
Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill failed to get the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate
House committee to hold public hearing on medical marijuana
The House Judiciary Committee will consider legislation on Wednesday to allow medical marijuana in Alabama.
Anti-trans health care bill’s sponsor, doctor clash publicly over “dangerous legislation”
Dr. Elizabeth Dawson says her state legislator is mischaracterizing what his bill would outlaw.
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See recent postsA lawsuit has been filed over the gambling bill. It is ridiculous.
"The error-filled lawsuit makes a lot of claims, backs up none of them and generally angles to keep the status quo."
Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week four
This coming week the House will take up the General Fund Budget and the Senate is expected to debate the casino/lottery bill.
Senate passes bill to create statewide database on law enforcement officers
All law enforcement agencies would be required to share information about all of their officers.
Senate passes limited election audit bill
The bill authorizes the secretary of state's office to audit the 2022 election results of three Alabama counties.