Legislature Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns. Jacob Holmes / February 15, 2023
Rep. England brings back bill to create parole oversight The bill is an attempt to make the parole board conform to its own guidelines. Jacob Holmes / February 14, 2023
Bill would require unanimous jury for death penalty — and apply retroactively Rep. Chris England's bill would also apply in cases of judicial override, which the Legislature ended in 2017. Jacob Holmes / February 13, 2023
2023 Legislative Session whip around: A look at what’s been pre-filed so far With a month before the first session of the quadrennium, only 16 pre-filed bills have been made available to the public. Jacob Holmes / February 3, 2023
Pre-filed bills would slash incentive time accruals The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals. Jacob Holmes / January 31, 2023
First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob Holmes / January 18, 2023
Paschal pre-files bill to make parental rights “fundamental rights” Although courts generally respect parental rights, Paschal said he wants to enshrine them as fundamental rights by statute. Jacob Holmes / January 17, 2023
House Speaker Ledbetter announces standing committees The committees are a crucial piece of the legislative process. Jacob Holmes / January 13, 2023
Chambliss selected to serve as Senate majority whip As majority whip, Chambliss will work to advance the party's platform and guide member participation. Jacob Holmes / January 12, 2023
New House rules give more power to committees, change local bill contest process Committee amendments will now be completed in committee instead of requiring a vote on the floor. Jacob Holmes / January 11, 2023