Alabama House of Representatives

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House passes bill to increase penalties for resisting arrest

HB265 looks to elevate the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor, which could result in up to a year in jail.

March 10, 2025

Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers.

March 7, 2025

On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee convened to consider a series of bills and went on to pass several of them.

March 6, 2025

The legislation comes after the story of Kandace Brown went viral online.

March 5, 2025

Colvin replaces State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, who recently resigned his House seat.

February 18, 2025

HB89 would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Alabamians before their Medicaid applications are reviewed and formally approved.

February 14, 2025

James E. Buskey, one of Alabama’s longest-serving lawmakers and a dedicated public servant, passed away on Friday at the age of 87.

November 11, 2024

The House minority leader said during a recent interview that he might not hang around politics much longer.

May 30, 2024

Ledbetter demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate complex legislative waters with sound judgment.

May 14, 2024

The Alabama Legislature will vote on gambling legislation this week. Or maybe it won't.

April 30, 2024