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.
2023 Legislative Session
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.
“What Is A Woman” bill passes committee
House Bill 405 would codify definitions of male, female and seven related terms.
Tax rebate settles at $150 per filer after conference committee
The rebate splits the difference between the House and Senate versions of the rebate.
Senate committee OKs second chance bill
The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate.
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.
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.
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.
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.