2019 Alabama Legislative Session News & Articles

AL Medical Marijuana Substitute Bill Passes House Committee

By Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019

The House Health Committee gave a favorable vote to a substitute bill of SB 236, Alabama’s medical marijuana bill. The approval followed a public hearing yesterday in which the Committee heard from proponents…

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Alabama Teachers Receive 4% Pay Raise

By Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019

The Alabama House overwhelmingly passed SB 192 on Tuesday, which provides a 4% pay raise for Alabama teachers and other public school employees. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) sponsored the bill.

The pay…

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Interstate 65 at sunset in Birmingham, Alabama

Alabama Anti-Road Rage Act Recieves Final Passage

By Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019

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…

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Alabama Senate Votes To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports

By Brent Wilson on May 28, 2019

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…

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AL Medical Marijuana Public Hearing Over; Sub. Bill Expected Wednesday

By Brent Wilson on May 28, 2019

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…

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Blue: Legal; Dark Green: Legal For Medical Use; Light Green: Legal for medical use, limited THC content; Grey: Prohibited for any use; D: Decriminalized

Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Likely To See Major Changes

By Brent Wilson on May 25, 2019

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.

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ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Over Abortion Ban

By Brent Wilson on May 24, 2019

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 –…

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Crestline Elementary School, Mountain-Brook, Alabama

Alabama Bill Requiring A Child To Complete Kindergarten Passes House

By Brent Wilson on May 24, 2019

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…

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Wine Delivery in the United States

Alabama House Approves Direct-To-Home Wine Shipment

By Brent Wilson on May 24, 2019

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…

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Bill To End Alabama Marriage Licenses Heads To Governor’s Desk

By Brent Wilson on May 24, 2019

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…

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