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Speaker Ledbetter looks back at first week of legislative session

Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session.

March 13, 2023

Alabama speaker: Special session “one of the most successful” in Alabama history

All congressional, Alabama Senate and House, and State Board of Education redistricting maps passed, nearly unscathed, through the Alabama Statehouse.

November 8, 2021

Vaccine exemption bill passes after day full of negotiations, changes

The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.

November 5, 2021

State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session

It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting.

October 29, 2021

Redistricting special session underway

It will be an interesting political process. It only happens every 10 years.

October 27, 2021

Alabama draft redistricting maps released

A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions.

October 26, 2021

Ivey includes $80 million in federal aid to hospitals, nursing homes in special session

Gov. Kay Ivey has included a call for the Legislature to consider allocating $80 million in federal COVID aid to state hospitals and nursing homes.

October 26, 2021

Redistricting public forum to be held by advocacy groups before special session

Multiple social justice and voting rights advocacy groups are planning a two-part public forum.

October 5, 2021

2021 Special Legislative Session report

Five bills were introduced as part of the governor’s prisons plan and justice reform. Four passed.

October 4, 2021

House to consider prison construction, justice reform bills on Wednesday

The $1.2 billion prison construction and renovation plan will be debated on the House floor on Wednesday.

September 29, 2021