Gov. Ivey signs anti-ESG bill into law
It blocks governments in the state from contracting with businesses that boycott other businesses over environmental, social and governance standards.
2023 Legislative Session
House Republicans want Antifa designated as a terrorist organization
Antifa is not a formally organized group nationally or in Alabama, so the resolution targets “those who act under the banner of Antifa."
House speaker congratulates members on a “historic” legislative session
Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said he ranks the session among the most important held in state history.
June 7, 2023
Legislature passes Safe Haven Law championed by Rep. Donna Givens
The legislation extends the period to 45 days and enables some fire stations to accept surrendered newborns.
June 7, 2023
Why were there no gambling bills this session?
The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling.
Legislature OKs bill to improve mental health records in gun background check system
SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA.
Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension
Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm.
Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week 11
Many of the major pieces of legislation that dominated the last weeks of the session are pending action by the governor.
Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature
The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.
Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor
The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.