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John Archibald: "Thus far these guys have merely pooped on the floor. Give them time and they’ll step in it." www.al.com/news/2026/03... #AlabamaLegislature @johnarchibald.bsky.social

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Ten Commandments bill likely to return in Alabama Legislature’s 2026 session A mandate to display the Ten Commandments in public schools did not pass in the 2025 Alabama legislative session, and court challenges are likely if it ever does.  HB 178, sponsored by Rep. Mark Gidley, R-Hokes Bluff, and SB 166, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, would have required public K-12 schools to display an […]

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Voting rights, access bills stopped in the Alabama Legislature A collection of bills aimed to enhance voting access in Alabama were never considered by committees during the 2025 legislative session, but advocates say the fight for enhanced voting rights in Alabama is not over HB 59, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Jackson, D-Thomasville, would have required one early voting precinct in each county for one […]

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Alabama Legislature only passes two immigration bills despite GOP push on issue Despite spending a great deal of time on the issue in the 2025 session, the Alabama Legislature only passed two bills targeting those without appropriate authorization to reside in the country. SB 63, sponsored by Sen. Lance Bell, R-Pell City, requires law enforcement in Alabama to take fingerprints and DNA samples of people without the […]

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Criminal justice reform takes back seat in 2025 legislative session It was the same story for criminal justice reform in the Alabama Legislature this year as in previous years: bills got filed, but most never made it to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk. Legislators did enact laws making incremental changes, such as a bill to make it easier for people who were formerly incarcerated to obtain […]

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What passed in the Alabama Legislature: May 14, 2025 Here are the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday, the final day of the 2025 regular session. House HB 199, sponsored by Rep. Travis Hendrix, D-Birmingham, allows the Board of Pardons and parole to electronically monitor a juvenile delinquent before their court hearing. The House concurred with Senate changes 101-0. Gov. Kay Ivey […]

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Legislature 2025: What didn’t pass Alabama lawmakers lowered taxes, raised prescription fees for independent pharmacies and gave paid parental leave to teachers and state educators in the 2025 legislative session. A productive 15 weeks, but there are always more bills that fail than pass. Here are some of the proposals that got attention, but not final votes. Overtime, other tax […] The post Legislature 2025: What didn’t pass appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Alabama Legislature’s 2025 session ends in lengthy Senate filibuster The Alabama Legislature’s 2025 session ended Wednesday with the passage of a handful of bills and a lengthy Senate filibuster that doomed many more. Senate Democrats, upset after a dispute between the House and a senator over a gambling bill for Greene County, managed to slow consideration of an agenda of 50 local House bills […]

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Enhanced police immunity bill gets Alabama Legislature’s approval, goes to Gov. Kay Ivey The Alabama Legislature passed a bill to enhance immunity protections for law enforcement in the final hours of the 2025 legislative session Wednesday.  HB 202, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, changes the standard by which law enforcement can claim immunity as they perform their jobs and gives them additional procedural protections during litigation.  The […]

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Legislature gears up for likely long final day The Alabama Legislature could have a long and contentious final day of the 2025 legislative session Wednesday with several controversial bills pending, including a priority of the governor’s, and a slew of local bills. The post Legislature gears up for likely long final day appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Capitol Journal – May 9, 2025 Did you catch Capitol Journal? We are covering a consequential week in the Alabama Legislature as lawmakers are down to the final day. We review what passes, what’s been signed and what’s still waiting as Sine Die looms on Wednesday. House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter joins me in studio to give his take on a variety […] The post Capitol Journal – May 9, 2025 appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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What passed in the Alabama Legislature: May 6-7, 2025 Here are the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House SB 211, sponsored by Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery, requires local school superintendents or their designees to serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement for school bus safety incidents. The bill passed 94-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. SB 280, sponsored by […]

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Legislature approves tax cuts on groceries, baby and feminine care products, rural hospital incentive The Alabama Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to legislation taking another penny off the state’s sales tax on groceries. Assuming House Bill 386  is signed by Gov. Kay Ivey, the reduction to a 2% tax on most food items will take effect Sept. 1. The post Legislature approves tax cuts on groceries, baby and feminine care products, rural hospital incentive appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Democratic filibuster likely kills Alabama abstinence, 'sexual risk avoidance' bill | Alabama Reflector Senate Democrats stalled a bill aimed to promote abstinence and parental rights in sex education while restricting abortion and contraception information.

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What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 29 — May 1, 2025 Here is a list of bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House  HB 567, sponsored by Rep. Margie Wilcox, R-Mobile, allows Class 2 municipalities to include up to 50% of the total value of equalized taxable property within tax increment districts, aligning their authority with that of Class 3 municipalities. The bill passed […]

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Alabama Legislature sends 2026 ETF, General Fund budgets to Gov. Kay Ivey The Alabama Legislature Tuesday gave final approval to the state’s two budgets for the 2026 fiscal year, but not without a battle.  The Alabama Senate passed a $3.7 billion 2026 General Fund budget late Tuesday night on a 30-0 vote after an hours-long slowdown.  HB 186, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, would provide a […]

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Bail reform bills moving through Alabama Legislature in final days of session Two bills that would change Alabama’s bail system are working their way through the Legislature in the waning days of the 2025 session. The Senate Judiciary Committee hosted a public hearing Wednesday for HB 42, sponsored by Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, which gives judges the authority to allow defendants to pay a portion of their […]

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Clock ticking on House-passed tax cut bills The package of tax-cut bills that sailed through the Alabama House last month but stalled in the Senate could still get some attention this week as the Legislature’s 2025 session nears its end. The post Clock ticking on House-passed tax cut bills appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Capitol Journal – April 25, 2025 We are reviewing another busy week in the Alabama Legislature plus political happenings from Huntsville to the Gulf coast. The post Capitol Journal – April 25, 2025 appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Fate of key bills remain uncertain as Alabama legislative session winds down MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In the waning days of the 2026 legislative session in Alabama, the fate of several key bills remain uncertain, including bills on illegal immigration and bail reform, though their sponsors remain hopeful they can push their proposals across the finish line before time runs out. House Bill 3, for instance, which would […] The post Fate of key bills remain uncertain as Alabama legislative session winds down appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 22-24, 2025 Here is a list of bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House HB 375, sponsored by Rep. Kelvin Datcher, D-Birmingham, establishes a $37.50 fee for a five year pistol permit in Jefferson County. The bill passed 17-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 494, sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, sets the […]

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Capitol Journal – April 18, 2025 We are covering a pretty active week in the Alabama Legislature, as the session hits the home stretch. Jeff reports on the contentious Thursday in the Senate. Randy reports on a lively week in the House. Alex reports on Alabama officials in DC warning of the impact of further federal cuts. The post Capitol Journal – April 18, 2025 appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 15-17, 2025 Here is a list of the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. Tuesday, April 15 House HB 549, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, authorizes the Butler County sheriff to conduct fundraising events, such as rodeos, and use the proceeds for any lawful purpose related to the sheriff’s office operations. The bill passed […]

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Senate committee hears calls for and concerns over Alfa health plans proposal MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A bill currently making its way through the Alabama Legislature that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer health plans to its members was met with great support and opposition Wednesday during a public hearing. Sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, House Bill 477 would allow ALFA to offer a […] The post Senate committee hears calls for and concerns over Alfa health plans proposal appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 8-10, 2025 Here is a list of bills that passed in the Alabama Legislature this week. House HB 462, sponsored by Rep. Tashina Morris, D-Montgomery, requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to credit military-acquired education and training toward emergency medical services personnel licensure. The bill passed 103-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 396, sponsored by […]

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What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 1-3, 2025 Here is a list of bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House HB 430, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Jackson, D-Thomasville, requires candidates for sheriff of Monroe County to be U.S. citizens and residents of the county over the age of 25 with at least three years of experience in law enforcement. The bill […]

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Civil rights groups stump for voting rights bills in Alabama Legislature Civil rights groups hosted a Statehouse rally and workshop Tuesday in support of voting rights legislation that has largely stalled in the Alabama Legislature. Representatives of the  Southern Poverty Law Center; Faith in Action Alabama and the League of Women Voters of Alabama urged lawmakers to consider bills that allow people to cure their absentee […]

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Regulatory bills on crypto, Blockchain technology dropping this week in Alabama Legislature MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A trio of bills related to regulating cryptocurrency and blockchain technology will likely be dropping this week, according to Alabama House Rep. Mike Shaw, R-Hoover. “I’m dropping three on Tuesday, I was trying to get some cosponsors together, and I didn’t want to drop them right before the break,” Shaw told Alabama […] The post Regulatory bills on crypto, Blockchain technology dropping this week in Alabama Legislature appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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16 days down, 14 to go: What’s left for the 2025 Alabama legislative session The Alabama Legislature is just over halfway through the 2024 Legislative Session with Tuesday marking the 17th day of session.  Gov. Kay Ivey laid out her priorities for the session in her State of the State address in February. Some have already been signed into law, like the What is a Woman Act and the […]

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