House passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators
The bill is a direct challenge to U.S. Supreme Court precedent that explicitly prohibits the death penalty in such cases.
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Committee approves bill to allow death penalty in cases of child rape
The death penalty would be applied in situations where the victim is under 12 years of age.
Committee votes down bill to remove excuses from absentee ballot forms
Republican critics of the bill saw it as a move toward no-excuse voting.
Bill to limit liability of home inspectors draws concerns from House Judiciary Committee
Home inspectors say the current system has become unsustainable as the litigation has been abused to treat inspectors as warrantors.
House unanimously approves bill targeting fentanyl traffickers
Gov. Kay Ivey urged the Alabama Senate to pass the bill quickly so she can sign it into law as soon as possible.
Fentanyl trafficking bill moves forward out of House committee
The bill would create mandatory minimum sentences for possession of fentanyl that indicate trafficking.
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Unlike the trafficking of every other dangerous drug in this state, fentanyl trafficking does not have a mandatory prison sentence.
Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills
Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage.
First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers
The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug.
Alabama Forestry Association endorses five incumbent Republicans for State House
Representatives Terri Collins, Jim Carns, Reed Ingram, Paul Lee and Matt Simpson are all seeking re-election.