Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 10
The Legislature will return for day 27 of the regular session on Tuesday, April 5.
2022 Legislative Session
Alabama Senate approves $8.2 billion Education Trust Fund budget
The substitute bill includes large pay raises for teachers, and additional money for four-year colleges and Pre-K.
Alabama Senate passes bill to nullify presidential gun orders
The bill which bans the use of public funds to enforce presidential orders aimed at curbing gun violence, now heads to the state House for consideration.
Alabama House, Senate approve bonuses for retired state employees, teachers
The two bills would give retired teachers and state employees a bonus of $2 per month for each year they were employed.
Senate committee advances “Zuckerbucks” bill
Critics said the bill could have a chilling effect on grassroots organizations working with elected officials.
Alabama House passes Numeracy Act over Common Core objections
House sponsor Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, said the math standards implemented through Common Core help students get to the "hows and whys" of math.
Sen. Robert’s telehealth bill passes Senate
It is the first piece of legislation regulating digital access to healthcare for Alabamians.
Analysis | How more is less when it comes to gambling in Alabama
A "lottery only" bill would leave the state with more casino gaming than the comprehensive bill
Grassroots organizations speak out against “divisive concepts” bill
An identical bill has already passed out of a Senate committee, leaving the full Senate as the last hurdle to reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.
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