Alabama House of Representatives

Legislature

Week in review: House passes through contested education bills

The session started smoothly, but has become more contentious in recent weeks.

May 15, 2023

Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster

The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills.

May 8, 2023

Gov. Ivey signs new adoption codes into law

The code is meant to streamline the state's adoption process and make it less burdensome for parents.

May 4, 2023

House bill passes to eliminate income tax on overtime pay

The bill would save employees 5 percent on overtime pay accumulated over the course of the year.

May 3, 2023

Bill establishing parental rights as “fundamental rights” stalls in House

Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, said the far left supports parental rights when "chemically castrating children" but not for parents to know what material is being taught in school.

May 3, 2023

Week in review: House handles business after passing General Fund budget

The House considered few contentious bills, but one would allow drug dealers to be charged with manslaughter in overdose cases.

May 1, 2023

Bill filed to ban drag shows in public spaces

The bill is part of a trend in GOP-controlled legislatures targeting drag performances.

May 1, 2023

House Democrats scold Republicans for blocked revision to permitless carry bill

Rep. Chris England introduced legislation to add a penalty to the law's "duty to inform" provision, but the bill was killed in committee.

April 26, 2023

Rep. Ensler proposes bills to curb gun violence

Ensler proposed eight bills ranging from mental health support and prevention programs to a "red flag law" and bans on "ghost guns" and Glock switches.

April 21, 2023

Bill increasing penalties for panhandling receives bipartisan support

The bill increases the penalties for subsequent violations of the act and gives law enforcement the ability to take violators to a shelter.

April 21, 2023