2019 Legislative Session News & Articles

U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Abortion Case This Term

by David Preston on October 4, 2019 in Alabama News

The United States Supreme Court today agreed to hear an abortion case out of Louisiana. This is the first abortion case that will be argued since Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch joined the bench, creating a conservative majority. The Louisiana law requires physicians that […]

Alabama’s Silent War on the Press

by Adam Powell on August 20, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

“The smarter the journalists are, the better off society is. For to a degree, people read the press to inform themselves – the better the teacher, the better the student body.” – Warren Buffett This year’s state legislative session was enough to make even the […]

Gov. Ivey Signs Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill

by Brent Wilson on June 10, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB 236 into law today. The bill, sponsored by Tim Melson (R-Florence), will set up a commission to study the best path forward for legalizing medical marijuana in Alabama. Dustin Chandler, whose daughter Carly inspired Caryl’s Law, posted on Facebook thanking […]

2019 AL Legislative Session: Tragic and Pathetic

by Clete Wetli on June 10, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Alabama House of Representatives Chambers

Regardless of partisan affiliation, Alabama voters have got to abstain from their toxic addiction to identity politics and work together to address the real problems that are facing the state.

A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session

by Brent Wilson on June 5, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session was one of the most controversial sessions in Alabama history so let’s look at what all was accomplished and what was left on the table this year. What Passed A lot of bills saw their way to the Governor’s desk […]

Alabama Mandatory Kindergarten Bill Fails In Senate

by Brent Wilson on June 1, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

A bill to require children to complete kindergarten before heading to first grade has failed in the Senate with a 13-18 vote. All no votes were from Republican Senators with Democrats all voting yes. HB 423, sponsored by Pebblin Warren (D-Tuskegee), would have made kindergarten mandatory and […]

Alabama Legislators Pass Medical Marijuana Bill; Takes First Step Toward Legalization

by Brent Wilson on May 31, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama House has passed a substitute bill for SB 236, also known as the CARE Act, which would create the Medical Cannabis Study Commission that will study approaches, develop regulations, and recommend future legislation on medical marijuana. The bill passed 80-19. Since the House […]

Civil Asset Forfeiture Disclosures Will Soon Be Required In Alabama

by Brent Wilson on May 30, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The House has given final passage to a substitute bill of SB 191 that would increase transparency around civil asset forfeiture in Alabama. The bill becomes law immediately after approval from Governor Kay Ivey. The substitute, by Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), would require the Alabama […]

Gov. Ivey Signs Pay Raise and Incentive Package For Correctional Officers

by Brent Wilson on May 30, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

HB 468, sponsored by State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), was signed into law today by Governor Kay Ivey. HB 468 provides a two-step raise for certain employees of the Alabama Department of Corrections and expands the incentive program to include bonuses for additional training achievements. […]

What The Substitute Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Will Do

by Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama House Committee gave a favorable report to a substitute bill for SB 236 which means it will now wait for a chance to appear on the House floor for debate and a vote which could happen on Thursday. The bill has changed drastically […]