Gov. Ivey signs patient-visitation legislation into law
The law will give visitors more access to their loved ones in healthcare facilities including hospitals and assisted living facilities.
2023 Legislative Session
House passes “first grade readiness” bill
Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade.
Alabama House passes bill banning transgender women from college women’s sports
The bill passed with the support of several Democrats in addition to Republicans.
House votes to remove “failing school” label
The bottom six percent of schools would instead be called just what they are, "the lowest six percent."
Voting rights advocates are organizing against new voter suppression bill
Advocates also say the bill likely violates the Americans with Disability Act and section 208 of the Voting Rights Act.
Alabama Democrats call for gun regulations after Dadeville shooting
Democrats criticized their Republican colleagues for their inaction and stressed the need for meaningful regulations, such as red flag laws.
Rep. Hill files bill to allow judges to deviate from sentencing guidelines after trial
Individuals guilty of certain nonviolent offenses can currently calculate their own sentences using the guidelines, whether they plead guilty or go to trial.
Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill
The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes.
Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Four
The Alabama Legislature met for day eight, nine and 10 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week.
Alabama Senate passes two economic development bills from the “Game Plan”
The “Game Plan" aims to spur economic development in Alabama by increasing incentives for companies.