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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

2021 Legislative Session

Legislature / Governor

Governor’s amended bill removing some oversight from school construction passes

The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022.

May 18, 2021

Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports”

Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation.

May 18, 2021

Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails

A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.

May 18, 2021

Bill to ban treatments for transgender minors dies before coming to the House floor

Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed.

May 18, 2021

The 2021 Legislative Session: Lots of talk, little action

"There were plenty of big issues and big ideas going into this session. There were very few big accomplishments."

May 18, 2021

Speaker wishes Legislature had been able to pass a lottery-gaming bill

McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”

May 18, 2021

Legislature passes bill to reform civil asset forfeiture

The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing.

May 18, 2021

Legislature gives final passage to Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights

The bill provides fundamental protections and guarantees to those who have suffered from certain violent crimes.

May 18, 2021

Governor could send medical marijuana bill back to the Legislature today

The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.

May 17, 2021

House to address civil asset forfeiture reform on last day of session

The House Rules Committee has made civil asset forfeiture reform a high priority for the last day of the session.

May 17, 2021