Senate committee OKs church disruption penalties bill
The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced a bill creating felony penalties and civil remedies for intentionally disrupting religious services
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Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.
Bill seeks to simplify felon voting rights restoration
The bill aimed to simplify the convoluted process for individuals to regain their voting rights after felony convictions, a challenge for many Alabamians.
Governor Ivey to host ceremonial bill signing
The governor will host a ceremonial bill signing for a number of pieces of legislation passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system
The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement.
Senate committee advances Seizure Safe Schools Act
Proponents say that the Seizure Safe Schools will raise awareness and implement a uniform standard of care.
State senators briefed on prison construction plans
Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn told members of the Senate budget committees Thursday that the department is moving forward with the process of seeking bids on three new state prisons. Among other topics addressed was the status of the Alabama Prison Program. Dunn said that because of the long neglected maintenance of the … Continued
State will not need to prorate the 2020 budgets
Two Senate committees met Monday on the 2020 budgets and moved the 2021 budgets. Despite the massive economic shutdown that has crippled the state economy and thousands of businesses, reporters were assured that there will not be any need to prorate either the general fund or the education trust fund budgets in 2020. Senate President … Continued
Medical marijuana bill passes the Senate
Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a bill that, if passed by the House and signed by the governor, would make Alabama the 34th state in the country to legalize medical marijuana. Senate Bill 165 was sponsored by State Senator Tim Melson, R-Florence. “This is a big step for Alabama,” Melson said. “But there is still … Continued
Senate committee approves concealed carry bill
Wednesday, the State Senator Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report that would establish a cohesive and statewide management process for administering and managing concealed weapons permits in the state of Alabama. The legislation would also allow citizens, whose weapons rights have not been revoked, to obtain a lifetime concealed carry permit, also called a pistol … Continued