2024 Legislative Session

Rep. Craig Lipscomb’s anti-squatter bill passes Alabama House

HB182 increases penalties for individuals who enter a residence that is not their own.

April 5, 2024

Analysis

House committee advances bill to criminalize librarians

Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections.

Jacob Holmes

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April 4, 2024

Medical marijuana “fix” has rough debut in committee

The new legislation was met with skepticism and anger during a committee meeting that wasn't streamed or recorded.

Josh Moon

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April 4, 2024

Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions

The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process. 

Patrick Darrington

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April 4, 2024

Opinion

Without the lottery, Alabama is losing

If some legislators have their way, this opportunity will die. Now is your chance to be heard.

Rex Jones

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April 4, 2024

The legislative “fix” for medical cannabis doesn’t appear to fix anything

The goal of a new medical weed bill is to "get the commission out of court," and it's not clear the bill does that.

Josh Moon

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April 3, 2024

House passes bill to change Alabama’s ethics law

The House passed HB227 by Rep. Matt Simpson on a vote of 79-9, largely along party lines.

Jacob Holmes

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April 3, 2024

House votes to advance Price Hornsby Act

The bill would require Alabama's public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention.

April 3, 2024

Opinion

Alabama lawmakers shift focus to “Working for Alabama” initiative

The package is a testament to what can be achieved when leaders prioritize the well-being of their constituents over political theatrics.

Bill Britt

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April 2, 2024