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House passes bill to allow repurposing oil wells for alternative energy

Lawmakers passed legislation authorizing the Oil and Gas Board to approve projects which transform abandoned fossil fuel infrastructure into geothermal or hydroelectric facilities.
April 3, 2026

Democrats drop four pieces of legislation to expand Medicaid in response to rural health care crisis, COVID-19 pandemic

Today, Rep. Laura Hall, D-Huntsville, introduced a bill, HB448, to extend Medicaid coverage for new and expectant mothers for up to a year postpartum, while Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham, introduced a bill, HB447, to fully expand Medicaid coverage. Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, introduced two resolutions, supporting his colleagues bills and urging the Governor to expand … Continued
March 13, 2020

House Democrats call on Gov. Ivey to expand Medicaid

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for Gov. Kay Ivey to expand the state’s Medicaid program. “We have seen — and continue to see — the enormous negative impact not expanding Medicaid has already had on our state,” said Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham. “It’s … Continued
February 8, 2018

House OKs redistricting plan despite Democrats’ concerns over Jefferson County

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — After almost 16 hours of bill reading and filibustering over two legislative days, House Republicans pushed through their redistricting plan against the wishes of Democrats who said the plan doesn’t fix gerrymandering problems. The plan passed 70-30 after Democrats had the 530-page bill read at length by a … Continued
May 12, 2017

Democrats use delay tactics to stall House in Spat over Redistricting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 9, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives took up the controversial court ordered redistricting bill for the Alabama House, HB571, sponsored by State Representative Randy Davis (R-Daphne). When it became apparent that the Democrats did not have the votes to stop the bill, State Representative Thomas Jackson … Continued
May 11, 2017

House passes Memorials Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 17, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 60, the Memorials Preservation Act. SB60 was sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). The bill was carried in the House by State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). Rep. Mack Butler said on social media, “After several hours … Continued
April 28, 2017

Midwives decriminalization bill passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 25, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 315. HB315 was sponsored by State Representative Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) to legalize midwives is now on the floor of the House. Rep. Ken Johnson said that under Alabama law it is currently a misdemeanor for a certified … Continued
April 26, 2017