2021 Legislative Session

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"There have been a myriad of high-profile measures addressed during this year’s session."

Steve Flowers

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May 5, 2021

House OKs reduced sentence bill for inmates who complete apprenticeships

This legislation would apply upon successful completion of a qualifying academic, vocational, risk-reducing or apprenticeship program.

Brandon Moseley

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May 4, 2021

Legislature will meet Tuesday for day 28 of the 2021 Legislative Session

The House will consider a diverse list of 21 bills when it meets on Tuesday for the 28th legislative day.

Brandon Moseley

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May 4, 2021

House to consider trust fund, periodic bonuses for retired educators

The Education Retirees Trust Fund would be a fund to pay for bonuses for retired educators in the future.

Brandon Moseley

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May 4, 2021

Legislature passes pharmacy benefits manager reform legislation

The legislation allows Alabama patients to choose their own pharmacies rather than being forced to use a mail-order pharmacy.

Brandon Moseley

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May 4, 2021

Committee advances bill to give Legislature input over orders in future pandemics

The bill would reduce the powers of the state public health officer and give legislators some oversight.

Brandon Moseley

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May 3, 2021

House approves $5.3 million in raises for Alabama judges and district attorneys

The bill aims to make judicial compensation uniform across the state and competitive with what other states are paying.

Brandon Moseley

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May 3, 2021

Governor signs bill to allow hunters to hunt feral swine, coyotes at night

The new law allows Alabama hunters to obtain a license to hunt wild hogs and coyotes at night.

Brandon Moseley

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May 3, 2021

House passes bill outlawing female genital mutilation

Alabama and Mississippi are the only southern states where the practice hasn't been explicitly outlawed.

Brandon Moseley

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May 3, 2021