House expands Capitol complex safety bill to restrict drones
The House substituted and amended SB231 on the floor to expand to "Capitol area" and restrict unmanned aircrafts from flying over.
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New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Weaver, Givhan, and Kelley will begin their new assignments at the start of the next regular legislative session on Feb. 6.
December 1, 2023
House sends bill creating 13 new judgeships to Gov. Kay Ivey
The bill passed 103-0 and will be sent to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature into law.
Manufacture Alabama endorses Sen. Sam Givhan for re-election in District 7
Manufacture Alabama, on Tuesday, said they were “proud" to support Givhan for re-election.
October 26, 2022
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Sam Givhan for State Senate
Givhan is seeking re-election for state Senate District 7, which covers Madison County.
Legislature passes bill to make airports tax exempt
The legislation clarifies that commercial airports are exempt from paying sales and use taxes.
Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee
This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes.
Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill
Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband.
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 bill would strip some emergency powers from governor, state health officer
Republican state senators are becoming increasingly anxious that Gov. Kay Ivey is being too cautious in her approach to reopening the Alabama economy and getting the people of Alabama back to work. This week State Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, filed a bill “to improve the system of checks and balances” in setting, extending and lifting … Continued