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House passes bill that will limit state environmental regulations

The House approved SB71, locking state environmental regulations to federal standards, despite Democratic opposition and concerns about public health protections.

February 18, 2026

Alabama House passes $11B education budget package

The education budget now moves to the Senate for full approval.

April 17, 2024

Bill enshrining access to contraception advances in House

The committee amended the bill to ensure there is no right to contraception after implantation of the embryo.

April 11, 2024

House committee advances bill to criminalize librarians

Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections.

April 4, 2024

Restructured Archives board would require “just cause” for removal

A bill to restructure the board of the Alabama Department of Archives and History is moving toward a vote on the House floor.

February 29, 2024

Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week One

241 bills were introduced during the first week of the 2024 Legislative Session.

February 12, 2024

Work set to begin on new Alabama State House

A project that has been years in the making, state lawmakers move closer to a new Statehouse.

November 9, 2023

House, Senate approve different maps without a second majority-minority district

The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise.

July 19, 2023

Bill to end debt-based suspension of driver’s license passes Senate

The bill passed the Senate 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.

April 26, 2023

Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week One

The regular session is now suspended while the Legislature is in a special session.

March 13, 2023