2025 Legislative Session

Legislature

Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award

The award recognizes elected and appointed officials aged 40 or younger who demonstrate excellence in bipartisan leadership.

November 21, 2024

Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms

The bill, pre-filed by Rep. Patrick Sellers, would require the State Board of Education to adopt a policy model for local boards to adopt.

November 21, 2024

Race for Senate president heats up

Greg Reed's resignation has touched off a two-man race - new blood vs. establishment - for leadership of the Alabama Senate.

November 20, 2024

Legislators and advocates look to address Alabama’s public transit woes

Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison's bill looks to institute an additional $5 license tax and registration fee on motor vehicles to raise funds for the Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund.

November 20, 2024

Early voting could be coming to Alabama

The House will consider HB-59 during the 2025 Legislative Session, which begins in February.

November 19, 2024

Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025

House Bill 10 would require the release of law enforcement body or dashboard camera footage.

November 13, 2024

New bill looks to make Election Day state holiday

Currently, Alabama is one of five states that offers time off for voting but with no pay.

November 12, 2024

Bills to ban bump stocks, Glock switches pre-filed for 2025

The bill would make possession of a bump stock in a Class 1 municipality a Class C Felony.

November 6, 2024

The gambling silly season has begun

As is usually the case when it comes to gambling legislation in Alabama, the rumors, innuendos and outright lies have started to fly.

October 31, 2024

England: Alabama’s increased parole rate proves board oversight is necessary

After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris England said.

October 11, 2024