2023 Legislative Session

Legislature

Bill would require performance of National Anthem in public schools

It would require public K-12 schools to broadcast the Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week.

April 24, 2023

Economic incentives pass legislature, signed by Ivey

The legislation would renew existing economic incentives from the Jobs Act while offering new opportunities.

April 21, 2023

Rep. Ensler proposes bills to curb gun violence

Ensler proposed eight bills ranging from mental health support and prevention programs to a "red flag law" and bans on "ghost guns" and Glock switches.

April 21, 2023

Bill increasing penalties for panhandling receives bipartisan support

The bill increases the penalties for subsequent violations of the act and gives law enforcement the ability to take violators to a shelter.

April 21, 2023

Alabama’s “Divisive Concepts” ban a pointless retread

We are lackeys when it comes to pointless and politicized legislative efforts; more often imitators rather than innovators.

April 21, 2023

Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise passage of economic development incentives bills

This package of bills was item number one on the Alabama Big 10 Mayors’ 2023 legislative agenda.

April 21, 2023

House committee approves bill criminalizing absentee ballot process

The bill would make it a felony for individuals or organizations to assist voters with their absentee ballots.

April 20, 2023

Bill to limit liability of home inspectors draws concerns from House Judiciary Committee

Home inspectors say the current system has become unsustainable as the litigation has been abused to treat inspectors as warrantors.

April 20, 2023

Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill

It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years.

April 20, 2023

Lawmaker says Legislature cannot “legislate morality” in response to Dadeville shooting

Senator Jay Hovey, whose district includes Dadeville, said lawmakers cannot “legislate morality” in response to Saturday’s mass shooting.

April 19, 2023