The Alabama House has passed HB545, a bill by Rep. Norman Crow, R-Tuscaloosa, that would let in-person cash transactions be rounded to the nearest five cents. The bill would not change listed prices, sales taxes, or card payments, and a House amendment would exempt payments made to state and local government entities.
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A bill filed in the Alabama House would allow the Jemison City Council to approve take-home draft beer sales by licensed retailers, including sales in growlers and kegs. House Bill 622 was referred Tuesday to the House Committee on Local Legislation.
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Education spending bills and a Public Service Commission overhaul moved this week as Gov. Kay Ivey signed a new batch of local and statewide laws.
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The Alabama Senate voted 35-0 on Tuesday to approve a bill letting residents buy a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID for use on a mobile device. Because senators amended the bill, the House must vote again before it can go to Gov. Kay Ivey.
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The Alabama Legislature advanced major proposals on gaming, abortion-inducing drugs, and school prayer. 53 bills were signed into law.
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Alabama House Democrats will unveil their 2023 Legislative Agenda “Plan for Prosperity” in a press conference scheduled for March 6, 2023, at 11 AM CST. The press conference will be held virtually and in-person in…
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Alabama Representative Chris England has prefiled House Bill 14 (HB14), which has generated interest because of its potential impact on the sentencing process for capital murder cases…
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The Alabama House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday hosted a Zoom call that discussed their legislative agenda for the current 2021 legislative session.
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The Alabama House Democratic Caucus will be hosting a live stream event Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11 A.M. to put promote their legislative agenda and goals for the 2021 Alabama Legislative Session.
According…
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An Alabama House bill has been submitted that would prohibit straight-party voting in the state. The bill, HB397, currently has 19 sponsors, all Democrats.
Only six states, including Alabama, currently allow the practice…
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