Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster
The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bill filed to ban drag shows in public spaces
The bill is part of a trend in GOP-controlled legislatures targeting drag performances.
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.
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.
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.
House passes “first grade readiness” bill
Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade.