What passed and what failed in 2024 session of Alabama Legislature?
Here’s a look at what passed and what failed over the three-month session of the Alabama Legislature.
Governor Kay Ivey
Legislature approves $9.3 billion education budget, including teacher pay raise
The Alabama Legislature has approved a teacher pay raise as part of a new $9.3 billion Education Trust Fund budget.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill putting deadlines in state’s open records law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation that would put response deadlines in the state’s open records law.
Gov. Kay Ivey to sign fiscal 2025 General Fund Budget
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to the 2025 General Fund Budget, which totals about $3.4 billion.
Alabama Legislature approves tax breaks for businesses that help employees afford child care
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval to legislation to provide state tax breaks to businesses that help their employees afford childcare.
Legislature approves healthcare high school in Demopolis
The Alabama Legislature has approved one of the governor’s top priorities.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new MMI dining hall
Officials say this is the first new construction on campus in more than 30 years.
Governor Kay Ivey appoints Ben Baxley as Elmore County District Judge
Baxley plans to begin serving on May 17, 2024.
Demopolis-based lumber company expanding to Coosa County
Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC plans to invest $115 million to build a state-of-the-art sawmill in Kellyton.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Ivey signs bill barring diversity, equity and inclusion programs
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools, universities and state agencies and prohibit the teaching of “divisive concepts” including that someone should feel guilty because of their race or gender.
