What passed, failed in 2023 Alabama legislative session?
Here's a look at the high-profile bills that passed the 2023 session of the Alabama Legislature and the ones that didn't.
Statewide
Peruvian judge affirms extradition of chief suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance to U.S.
A Peruvian judge has affirmed this week's planned extradition to the U.S. of the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Mountain Brook student Natalee Holloway.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects case of woman on Alabama death row
The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving in place the sentence of a woman on Alabama's death row who was convicted of helping her boyfriend kill his two young children.
UPDATE: Key suspect in Natalee Holloway's case moved to new prison ahead of extradition to U.S.
The chief suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Mountain Brook student Natalee Holloway is being transferred to a prison near Peru's capital ahead of his pending extradition to the U.S. to face charges linked to her vanishing.
Yellowhammer Cookie is now the official Alabama state cookie
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill to make the Yellowhammer Cookie the official state cookie.
Alabama lawmakers vote to shield release of their personal information
Alabama lawmakers voted to include themselves as well as judges, law enforcement and prosecutors in shielding personal information from being released on public records.
Legislature Approves Enhanced Penalties for "Criminal Enterprise"
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval on Thursday to legislation that could lead to lengthier prison sentences for felonies committed as part of a "criminal enterprise."
Legislature Gives Final Approval to Lower State Sales Tax on Groceries
Alabama families could soon pay less at the grocery store after lawmakers Thursday voted to remove half of the 4% state sales tax on food.
GolfSuites to open new location in Opelika
The golf-based entertainment will be located in the The Landings development at the southwest corner of Gateway Drive, Highway 280 and I-85.
Committee cuts proposal to exempt overtime pay from income tax
The exemption would end in three years unless extended by lawmakers.
Alabama lawmakers poised to cut sales tax on food in half
Lawmakers are aiming to give final approval to the bill on Thursday.
Lawmakers approve expansion of private school scholarship program
The measure now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions as politics loom over headquarters decision
The Air Force announced the permanent location for many more U.S. Space Force units Wednesday — and none of them are in Huntsville.
AHSAA in need of more officials
The greatest need for officials are in the areas of track and field, wrestling, soccer and baseball.Â
Baldwin County girl honored for her service to veterans
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs honored Foley-native Harleigh Brockett at a special ceremony in Montgomery Wednesday.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, The Carter Center says
Carter, now 95, remains at home with former President Jimmy Carter, 98, who has been at home receiving hospice care since early this year.
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy Denies Hiding Millions
The man who once led HealthSouth, a huge provider of outpatient rehab services, has been ordered to turn over records related to a bank account that lawyers say he's using to hide millions.
Alabama Lawmakers Approve $3 Billion General Fund Budget
State lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to general fund spending bills after sometimes tense disagreements over local projects and budget projections.
Legislature Approves Tax Rebates of $150 per Person; Bill Goes to Governor
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a one-time tax rebate that will give $150 to single people and $300 to married couples.
UPDATE: Lawmakers Advance Bill to Cut Alabama's Grocery Sales Tax in Half
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation to remove half of the state’s 4% sale tax on groceries.
Alabama House Advances Tax Rebates of $210 Per Taxpayer
The Alabama House of Representatives has unanimously approved a one-time tax rebate that would give $210 to single filers and $420 to married filers.
Alabama Lawmakers Attempt to Define "What Is a Woman"
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would define who is recognized as female and male under state law.
Alabama House Committee Advances Bill to Cut Half of State's 4% Sales Tax on Groceries
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to remove half of the state's 4% sale tax on food, a proposal that has received bipartisan support.
State Lawmakers Advance Expansion of Private School Scholarship Program
Alabama senators have advanced an expansion of a state program that provides scholarships that uses state tax credits for students to attend private K-12 schools.
Two Former Alabama Governors Express Doubts over Executions
Former Gov. Don Siegelman and former Gov. Robert Bentley say they are troubled by the state's death penalty system
