ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gambling compromise bill in Alabama Senate after passing House
The Alabama Senate has delayed a decision on the gambling bill after an initial vote showed it was one short of the required 21 needed to win approval.
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Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state’s weak open records law
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at strengthening the state’s open records law by setting deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.
Alabama Senate committee rejects bill to require release of police body camera video
An Alabama Senate committee has voted down a bill that would have required the public release of police body-cam video and dash camera footage.
Alabama Senate approves bill barring state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election.
Alabama Senate approves bill targeting college diversity efforts
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to prohibit universities, schools and public entities from maintaining diversity and inclusion offices or funding initiatives that teach what some call “divisive concepts.”
Alabama Senate approves absentee ballot restrictions
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday approved legislation to restrict assistance with absentee ballot applications, a measure Republicans said is needed to combat voter fraud but that opponents argued would discourage voting.
Alabama Senate Approves Anti-ESG Investment Legislation
Alabama legislators on Thursday advanced a bill that would prohibit the state from contracting with companies that refuse to work with fossil fuel businesses and gunmakers.
Alabama Senate Advances Smaller Tax Rebate Proposal
The proposed rebates are about one-fourth the amount that Gov. Kay Ivey proposed in her State of the State address.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban “Divisive Concepts”
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced GOP-backed legislation to ban the teaching of so-called “divisive concepts” in classroom lessons and training sessions for state workers.
Entire Alabama Senate Supports Cutting State Grocery Tax
Every member of the Alabama Senate is supporting legislation to cut the state sales tax on groceries by half.
