2024 Legislative Session

Legislature

House committee approves $10.64 prescription tax, stirring major concerns

House Bill 238 would introduce a $10.64 tax on every prescription filled in the state.

March 7, 2024

What a stupid, stupid day Tuesday was in the Alabama Senate

Alabama lawmakers think you're stupid. And they're working hard to make sure you stay that way.

March 6, 2024

School vouchers primed for final vote after committee maneuver

Sen. Kirk Harcher, D-Montgomery, said the bill would “decapitate public education.”

March 6, 2024

IVF bills poised for passage in House, Senate

The committee approvals set up the potential for floor passage as lawmakers rush to provide cover for IVF clinics.

March 6, 2024

House committee advances anti-DEI bill

The bill prohibits the promotion of certain "divisive concepts" from being promoted by state entities.

March 6, 2024

Bill hits DEI, aims bathroom bans at higher ed

SB129 proposes stringent measures that would bar public entities from engaging in any DEI programs.

March 5, 2024

The gambling fight gets messier

Substitute bills and lots of new ideas seem destined to sink the gambling legislation, denying Alabamians an opportunity to vote.

March 5, 2024

Gambling bill faces a roadblock in Senate

Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions.

March 5, 2024

ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap

The bill would create a system to award tax credits for students attending participating private schools.

March 5, 2024

Senate committee passes anti-ESG bill

The bill would prevent Alabama’s pension funds from investing with any asset manager that considers relevant Environmental, Social and Governance risks.

March 5, 2024