Alabama legislators gave final passage to the Anti-Road Rage Act, which would make it illegal for a driver to stay in the left lane on interstates for more than 1.5 miles without passing a vehicle. Phillip Pettus (R-Killen) sponsored the bill and said the intent...
The Alabama Senate has passed HB 361, sponsored by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette), which would allow residents in Alabama to play Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). The bill passed with an amendment, meaning it now must go back to the House for concurrence. Daily Fantasy Sports...
A public hearing was held today to receive feedback on potentially legalizing medical marijuana in Alabama. The House Health Committee heard from proponents and opponents of the bill during an hour-long hearing. The proponents included: State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence), sponsor of SB 236. John...
The CARE Act, Alabama’s medical marijuana bill, saw a relatively easy path through the Senate but the House is poised to completely change the current bill. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, the bill, SB 236, will not be able to pass the House as it...
The ACLU has made good on their promise to sue Alabama over their abortion ban by filing a lawsuit today against the state. “Make no mistake: Abortion remains – and will remain – safe and legal in Alabama. With this lawsuit, we are seeking a...
A bill that would require a child to complete kindergarten before moving on to the first grade passed the House yesterday. Currently, in Alabama, a child is eligible to move on to the first grade simply based on age. The law states that a child...
A bill that would allow Alabama residents to buy wine and have it shipped directly to their house has passed the Alabama House. HB 350, sponsored by Terri Collins (R-Decatur), would allow a currently licensed wine manufacturer to obtain a wine direct shipper permit from...
The House approved a Senate bill that would end marriage licenses in Alabama. The bill now goes to Governor Kay Ivey. If she signs SB 69 into law, Alabama will officially be out of the marriage business. At least when it comes to a marriage...
The Alabama medical marijuana bill isn’t dead yet. You all let Goat Hill know what you thought about the CARE ACT (SB 236) yesterday and according to Dustin Chandler of Carly’s Law, now you’ll get to do it in person as well. It appeared that...
Alabamians will not be deciding whether or not they want a lottery during the 2020 Presidential primary next year. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) says he can not get the 63 votes he needs to pass SB 220 and declared the bill dead...
