2023 Legislative Session

Legislature

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.

June 7, 2023

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."

June 7, 2023

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.

June 6, 2023

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.

June 5, 2023

Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension

Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm.

June 5, 2023

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.

June 5, 2023

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.

June 2, 2023

Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor

The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.

June 2, 2023