Alabama Arise unveils 2025 roadmap for change in Alabama
Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2025 legislative agenda.
2025 Legislative Session
Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement
Under existing law, individuals carrying a concealed firearm must inform law enforcement officers of a firearm when asked.
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
As household incomes continue to rise in the state, so too will the compensation for Alabama's state senators and representatives.
Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight
The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines.
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding.
Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation
The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration.
Rep. Ensler pre-files bill to ban machine gun conversion devices
The legislation would create a state-level offense banning pistols converted into machine guns with trigger activators.
August 27, 2024
Reps. Lomax, Underwood to co-chair Alabama House GOP Platform Committee
The committee plays a large role in determining House Republicans' official legislative agenda and what commands first priority.
August 23, 2024