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.
Sen. Will Barfoot
Montgomery police takeover bill passes the Senate
The bill would require Montgomery to increase police staffing or face state intervention.
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.
Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates
Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.
Alabama Senate passes Second Chance bill
SB156, which failed on its first vote, was reconsidered and passed before the Senate adjourned Tuesday.
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.
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.
Second Chance bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee
The bill received a favorable report with nine affirmative votes in the 12 person quorum.
Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting
Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements