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.
Ginny Shaver
House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code
The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process.
Rep. Ginny Shaver announces re-election campaign
District 39 includes all of Cherokee and a portion of DeKalb counties.
February 1, 2022
House rejects boating safety law
It would have required boaters to travel at idle speed when 100 feet from shore, docks, idle boats and people in the water.
House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest
The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor.
House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police
Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation.
Rogers, Brooks, Moore and Aderholt call for vote on Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act
This discharge petition would force Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring this legislation up for a vote in the House.
Senate committee advances “born alive” abortion bill
The legislation would make it a class A felony in Alabama for a physician not to provide competent care.
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Hardly a week has passed since Alabama became the laughingstock of the nation – yet again – for passing an anti-abortion bill so restrictive, that even TV minister Pat Robertson says it goes too far. And it does. The law, signed almost immediately into existence by Gov. Kay Ivey, prohibits abortions for any reason other … Continued
Weekly 2019 Legislative Session report
The Alabama Legislature met for Day 14 of its annual Regular Session on Tuesday, April 30. Thirty-one committee meetings were held throughout the week to consider legislation. Both Houses met on Thursday, May 2 for Day 15. 943 bills have been introduced to date. The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, May 7 for … Continued