House committee passes Senate, State Board of Education maps
Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, said he expects the bills to pass the House as they are.
Alabama Senate
Alabama Senate passes Senate, State School Board districts
The two Senate bills now travel to the House for consideration.
Legislature approves $1.3 billion prison construction package
With a final vote in the House, Gov. Kay Ivey's weeklong special session ended Friday afternoon.
Alabama Senate approves use of $400 million of COVID relief for prison construction
The House is expected to vote Friday on final passage for one bill, with the rest of the bills awaiting the governor's signature.
Rep. Mike Jones announces candidacy for Alabama Senate seat
Jones will run for the Republican nomination for the District 31 seat in the Alabama state Senate.
July 8, 2021
Alabama Sen. Jim McClendon will not seek reelection in 2022
McClendon has served five terms in the Legislature and serves as co-chair of the Joint Reapportionment Committee.
Bill to remove some public school, state park construction oversight passes House, Senate
Opponents of the bill say it could lead to dangerous mistakes, putting first responders and students at risk.
Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation
The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency.
Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program
Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level.
Architects, fire chiefs say bill could jeopardize students, first responders
The president of the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs says the bill would strip critical school construction oversight.