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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

2025 Legislative Session

Legislature / Governor

Gov. Ivey signs bills to tighten voter ID, expand immigrant biometric collection

SB158 bars foreign driver’s licenses for voting and SB63 mandates biometric collection from illegal immigrants to boost safety.

May 13, 2025

Gov. Ivey signs HB152, exempts sales tax on baby, maternity, hygiene items

The law takes effect Sept. 1, providing relief to families and seniors on essential goods like diapers, formula, and feminine products.

May 12, 2025

Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Twelve

The Legislature will next convene for the 30th and final day on Wednesday, May 14.

May 12, 2025

Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage

Lawmakers passed SB158, prohibiting foreign national IDs for voting, a measure Secretary Wes Allen says ensures only American citizens vote.

May 9, 2025

Alabama House Democrats reflect on 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama House Democrats criticized partisan politics, urging a focus on issues directly impacting their constituents.

May 9, 2025

Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms

The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey, who has already signaled her approval and intent to sign the bill into law.

May 8, 2025

Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute

After three hours of holding up the legislative day, Sen. Chris Elliott relented and voted to non-concur, sending the bill to conference committee.

May 8, 2025

Grocery tax. Close-up woman looking a check from a supermarket. Expense tracking and budgeting.

Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk

If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.

May 8, 2025

Red heart shape and medical stethoscope on blue background top view. Health care, medicare and cardiology concept.

House passes Senate bill raising age of medical consent for minors

SB101 will raise the age of medical consent for minors from 14 to 16.

May 8, 2025

Senate passes portmanteau bill making major restrictions on CBD products

Smokable hemp and CBD products including flower buds and vapes will soon be banned in Alabama.

May 7, 2025