Sen. Arthur Orr

Legislature

House committee grants SNAP junk food restriction bill a favorable review

Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill to ban purchasing candy and soda with nutritional assistance.

March 19, 2026

Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline

Lawmakers warned that reserves are declining as revenue growth remains steady while debating education initiatives and rising costs.

March 12, 2026

Committee advances Senate bill targeting property title fraud

An Alabama Senate committee advanced a bill creating new protections, tools and safeguards to prevent fraudulent real estate title transfers.

March 11, 2026

House pulls PSC appointment bill amid Senate uncertainty

The House of Representatives pulled a bill to appoint PSC members amid uncertain Senate support and intensified constituent concerns

February 13, 2026

Senate committee hears public input on bill to regulate police pursuits

Law enforcement officers and family of youths killed as a result of vehicular pursuits shared opposing stances on proposed police chase regulations.

February 12, 2026

Sen. Arthur Orr qualifies for new term in Alabama Senate

The senator highlighted historic legislation during his current term, including tax cuts, education funding boosts, and removal of state sales tax from essential baby items.

January 16, 2026

Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance

Alabama lawmakers are studying outcomes-based college funding, tying state dollars to graduation rates, job placement and workforce readiness.

November 13, 2025

Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville

She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville.

May 6, 2025

Committee advances bill to expand school vaccine exemptions

The House Health Committee approved SB87 to let parents opt children out of school vaccines with a simple note, despite health warnings.

May 1, 2025

House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state

SB87, introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, now awaits consideration in the House.

April 24, 2025