Alabama Lawmakers Move Crime Bills, Sign PSC Law
Lawmakers logged 521 roll call votes, passed 10 bills through a chamber and saw 66 bills signed into law, led by a new PSC oversight law and criminal penalties bills.
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Alabama legislation news — bill tracking, committee hearings, and updates from the state legislature.
House Bill Would Pause Alabama Gas Taxes for Two Months
A bill introduced in the Alabama House would suspend the state's gasoline and motor fuel taxes from April 15 through June 15, 2026. The proposal would temporarily remove 30 cents per gallon on gasoline and 31 cents per gallon on motor fuels if lawmakers approve it.
HB647 Would End AL State Sales Tax on Food by 2029
A House bill by Rep. Mike Shaw would phase out Alabama's state sales tax on food over several years and let cities and counties adopt their own local exemptions beginning in 2029. The proposal is now before the House Ways and Means Education Committee.
Datcher Bill Would Create One-Time Alabama Income Tax Credit for 2025
Rep. Kelvin Datcher has introduced a bill that would give some Alabama taxpayers a one-time state income tax credit for the 2025 tax year. The proposal ties the credit to a taxpayer’s 2024 state income tax liability and sets maximum amounts based on filing status.
House Passes Bill Allowing Cash Purchases to Be Rounded to the Nearest Nickel
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.
Bill Would Let Jemison Sell Take-Home Draft Beer
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.
Alabama Advances Budget Bills, Utility Overhaul
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.
Alabama Senate Approves Digital Driver’s License
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.
Alabama Legislature Advances Gaming, Abortion Drug Ban
The Alabama Legislature advanced major proposals on gaming, abortion-inducing drugs, and school prayer. 53 bills were signed into law.
Alabama House Democrats to Unveil “Plan for Prosperity”
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...