A new plan for a lottery, sports wagering, gaming
New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama.
2022 Legislative Session
Alabama Senate passes permitless pistol carry bill
The Senate passed a changed version of a bill approved by the House last week, so the House will now have to concur with the changed version before it could become law.
Bills banning transgender puberty-blockers advances to House
Rep. Allen Farley, R-McCalla, called the bill “the toughest bill (the House Judiciary Committee) has ever had in my 12 years.”
England calls for passage of parole reform bill
Rep. Chris England pulled his bill from consideration on the House floor to combat opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall.
Bill would require phone makers to turn parental controls on by default
Tech lobbyists say the requirement is unworkable; supporters say it is a simple solution to protect children.
Alabama Senate passes Alabama Numeracy Act
The act would create mathematics task forces, hire hundreds of math coaches and provide training for teachers.
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth introduces bill to prevent further Brookside Police Department abuses
The four-paragraph legislation mandates that only 10 percent of a municipality’s budget may come from traffic fines and penalties.
March 3, 2022
House committee approves education budget, supplemental appropriation bills
The budget would increase the state's funding to public education by approximately $503 million.
Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 6
The Legislature will return on March 1 with the House convening at 1:30 p.m. and the Senate at 2:30 p.m.
Governor signs House Bill 82, which cuts taxes for small businesses
The Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act includes corporate and income tax relief, as well as sales tax and business personal property tax relief.
March 1, 2022