Senate committee passes $7.7 billion education budget
The $7.7 billion FY 2022 ETF is actually the largest education budget in state history.
Arthur Orr
Senate bill would reform Alabama’s public records law
State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, has introduced legislation reforming public information requests.
Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee
This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes.
Senate approves medical marijuana legislation
On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate approved Sen. Tim Melson's medical marijuana bill.
House passes bill allowing smart cell technology
The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles.
Orr pre-files bill to limit use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement
The bill would prohibit law enforcement from using facial recognition as the sole basis to establish probable cause or arrest.
Some conservatives oppose Amendment 2
An Alabama Law Institute Committee composed of legislators, judges and lawyers met in secret away from the press and public over 19 months conducting a comprehensive review of Article VI.
Survey shows small businesses are concerned about lawsuits over COVID-19
A majority of Alabama small business owners surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business said that they are concerned about the possibility of lawsuits related to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the NFIB. Sixty-nine percent of owners who responded to the online survey say that they are very or moderately concerned about increased liability. … Continued
Legislature passes largest education budget in state history despite COVID-19 economic crisis
Saturday the Alabama State Senate approves the largest education budget in the history of the state. The budget was passed that morning with a bipartisan 31 to 0 vote just two days after the Alabama House of Representatives passed the budget. The Senate did make minor changes to the House budget, but the House voted … Continued
Senate bill would shield businesses, other entities from coronavirus lawsuits
The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Monday gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it harder for persons to sue others for their coronavirus infection. SB351 is sponsored by Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Chairman Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. This bill would provide civil immunity for business entities, health … Continued