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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 3, 2022

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.”

Jacob Holmes

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March 3, 2022

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.

Jacob Holmes

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March 3, 2022

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.

Jacob Holmes

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March 3, 2022

Alabama Senate passes Alabama Numeracy Act

The act would create mathematics task forces, hire hundreds of math coaches and provide training for teachers.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 3, 2022

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.

John H. Glenn

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March 2, 2022

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. 

Beth Lyons

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March 1, 2022

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