Sen. Will Barfoot

Legislature

House committee advances Montgomery police bill

A House committee advanced SB298, which would require Montgomery and Huntsville to meet police staffing ratios or face potential state intervention.

April 2, 2026

Montgomery police takeover bill passes the Senate

The bill would require Montgomery to increase police staffing or face state intervention.

April 1, 2026

Tabitha Isner announces run for State Senate District 26

The former congressional candidate launched her campaign in the newly redrawn district, prioritizing Medicaid expansion, grocery tax removal and protected freedoms.

March 19, 2026

Committee OKs bill to allow ALEA takeover of understaffed police agencies

An Alabama Senate committee debated a bill Tuesday allowing the state to oversee major police departments if they fail to meet staffing requirements.

February 25, 2026

Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates

Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.

March 20, 2025

Alabama Senate passes Second Chance bill

SB156, which failed on its first vote, was reconsidered and passed before the Senate adjourned Tuesday.

March 19, 2025

Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House

Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state.

March 7, 2025

Alabama Senate approves bill to make possessing a conversion device a felony

SB116 would make possession and machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as Glock switches, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

February 26, 2025

Second Chance bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee

The bill received a favorable report with nine affirmative votes in the 12 person quorum.

February 20, 2025

Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting

Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements

February 19, 2025