Ainsworth praises House for passage of military bills package
The package of bills was originally designed to retain and improve the federal military presence and investment across the state.
2021 Legislative Session
Committee OKs bill making state health officer a cabinet position
Senate Bill 240 would change the state health officer into a cabinet-level position appointed by the governor.
Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill
Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband.
Senators Reed, Singleton welcome Kirk Hatcher to the Senate
Hatcher was sworn in to represent District 26 in the Alabama State Senate.
March 4, 2021
Alabama Senate votes to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors
The bill would ban puberty blocking and hormone treatments in minors, despite doctors warning such a ban could risk children's lives.
Senate votes to give DAs more freedom on the appointment of investigators
The appointment of investigators by a DA would not be subject to a county personnel system.
House passes bill to limit public officials’ ability to close businesses in pandemic
The legislation would curb public officials' ability to close certain classes of businesses in a pandemic.
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See recent postsWill Legislature allow Alabamians to vote on gambling revenue for state?
"Hopefully, the legislature will see fit to allow the people of Alabama the right to vote."
Bill to allow yoga in Alabama schools advances through House committee
The House Committee for Education Policy gave the bill a favorable report.
Speaker says the House had a good week
Speaker Mac McCutcheon said the House had a good week after passing a number of priority bills.