Rep. Adline Clarke

House committee OKs Alabama Voting Rights Act

Lawmakers advanced a package to guarantee early voting, eliminate absentee ballot restrictions and automatically restore ballot access for some returning from incarceration.

Wesley Walter

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April 2, 2026

House advances proposal to make Miss Alabama official state ambassador

Lawmakers unanimously advanced legislation to make Miss Alabama a voluntary state ambassador tasked with promoting civic engagement and goodwill.

Wesley Walter

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March 6, 2026

Alabama House Democrats respond to the State of the State address

House Democrats say rising costs, healthcare, education, and taxes are making Alabama increasingly unaffordable for families statewide

Mary Claire Wooten

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January 14, 2026

Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters

The proposed legislation would allow disabled applicants to deliver their absentee ballot application through a designated third party.

Alex Jobin

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November 18, 2025

Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties

HB145 and SB46 would grant Class 2 cities power to enforce scrap tire violations and expand municipal court jurisdiction for violations.

Mary Claire Wooten

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March 11, 2025

Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs

HB75 mandates timely wheelchair repairs and dealer accountability, with penalties for non-compliance.

Mary Claire Wooten

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January 9, 2025

Alabama lawmakers, coalition introduce an all-inclusive voting rights bill

The legislation has the full support of the entire Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus.

Jacob Holmes

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August 16, 2024