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Senate bill would reform Alabama’s public records law

State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, has introduced legislation reforming public information requests.

March 15, 2021

Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee

This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes.

March 11, 2021

Senate approves medical marijuana legislation

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate approved Sen. Tim Melson's medical marijuana bill.

February 25, 2021

House passes bill allowing smart cell technology

The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles.

February 12, 2021

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.

February 1, 2021

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.

October 28, 2020

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

June 5, 2020

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

May 11, 2020

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

May 5, 2020