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2023 Legislative Session

Legislature

Legislature OKs bill to ban some foreign governments from owning property

The bill no longer purports to stop individuals from purchasing property, only entities representing the governments themselves.

May 26, 2023

Report: Dem lawmakers fail to vote for diversity amendment for Birmingham board

An amendment to increase diversity on the Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau board failed when Dem lawmakers didn't vote.

May 26, 2023

“What Is A Woman” bill passes committee

House Bill 405 would codify definitions of male, female and seven related terms.

May 26, 2023

Tax rebate settles at $150 per filer after conference committee

The rebate splits the difference between the House and Senate versions of the rebate.

May 26, 2023

Senate committee OKs second chance bill

The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate.

May 25, 2023

Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law

Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general.

May 25, 2023

House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes

The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025.

May 25, 2023

Committee votes down bill to remove excuses from absentee ballot forms

Republican critics of the bill saw it as a move toward no-excuse voting.

May 25, 2023

Alabama Senate adopts changes to Alabama Accountability Act

Among other changes, schools previously labeled "failing" will be reclassified as "priority."

May 25, 2023

Bills to help children benefits big tobacco, critics say

Children or teens who purchase or possess e-cigarettes could be fined and placed under juvenile court jurisdiction.

May 24, 2023