Senate approves bill to nullify federal gun control laws
Officials who enforce a federal gun control law could face jail time or fines.
Rodger Smitherman
Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program
Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level.
Senate committee approves mandatory kindergarten bill
The Senate Education Policy Committee approved the legislation requiring all first graders attend kindergarten or demonstrate proficiency.
Senate committee advances resentencing bill
Bill would allow judges to resentence nonviolent offenders who were sentenced more harshly than they would be today.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law
Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony.
Bill to make kindergarten mandatory carried over in committee
HB423 would require every 6-year-old who didn't attend kindergarten to pass a competency exam before being admitted to first grade.
Senate votes to give DAs more freedom on the appointment of investigators
The appointment of investigators by a DA would not be subject to a county personnel system.
Senate committee advances bill to make coronavirus relief checks, forgiven PPP loans nontaxable
Monday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would make stimulus checks under the federal CARES Act to individuals as well as Payroll Protection Program (PPP) forgiven loans exempt from the Alabama State income tax. Senate Bill 250 is sponsored by Senator Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook). … Continued
Senate bill would shield businesses, other entities from coronavirus lawsuits
The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Monday gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it harder for persons to sue others for their coronavirus infection. SB351 is sponsored by Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Chairman Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. This bill would provide civil immunity for business entities, health … Continued
Senate delays vote on bill that would reallocate judges
The Alabama Senate delayed a vote on a bill Tuesday that would reallocate judges from areas in decline to areas of the state that are experiencing growth. Senate Bill 255 is sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. “Why is this needed? Some counties in South Alabama and North Alabama have grown rapidly,” and need judges, … Continued