2022 Legislative Session

Legislature

Senate Judiciary Committee passes wiretapping bill

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee passed Wednesday a bill to allow state-level wiretapping of individuals suspected of certain felony drug crimes.

February 10, 2022

Alabama Senate committee OK’s bill to criminalize treatments for transgender youth

Opponents of the bill say preventing such treatments will result in more suicides among transgender youth.

February 10, 2022

House committee holds public hearing on bill to allow concealed carry without a permit

Opponents of the bill said doing away with those permits, which require background checks, would endanger the lives of law enforcement officers.

February 10, 2022

House committee approves bill to provide parole guideline oversight

The board would be required to provide a written statement if deviating from parole guidelines.

February 10, 2022

Senate committee approves two monument bills

One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years.

February 9, 2022

House passes bill to decriminalize possession of vintage slot machines

An amendment to ensure the machines aren't used for private gambling failed.

February 9, 2022

Tax cut bill passes unanimously in Senate

The tax would decrease individual income tax receipts to the state Education Trust Fund by an estimated $12,923,000.

February 8, 2022

Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 3

The Legislature will return for day 7 of the legislative session on Feb. 8 with the House convening at 1 p.m. and the Senate at 2:30 p.m.

February 7, 2022

Alabama Senate passes bill to prevent taxing Alabamians for COVID benefits

The bill would prevent an additional $87.7 million in taxes for those who received expanded tax credits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 4, 2022

State Sen. Smitherman promises lesson on national anthem next week

Smitherman expressed concern over the National Anthem's third stanza, which references slaves. A bill would require the anthem played at public schools.

February 4, 2022