Snapshot of Bills that Passed, Died on Final Day of 2021 Legislative Session
The 2021 regular session of the Alabama Legislature ended late Monday night. Here is a look at what passed and what failed on the final day.
Governor Kay Ivey
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Block Alabama Prison Leases
A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to lease prisons that would be owned by private companies and operated by the state.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Medical Marijuana Bill
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill into law that will permit marijuana to be used for specific medical needs in Alabama.
It Will Still Take Congress to Allow Alabama to Switch to Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Alabama is joining the states seeking to permanently switch to daylight saving time if Congress ever authorizes it.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Bill to Allow Limited Wine Delivery
Alabamians will soon be able to have a bottle of cabernet or chardonnay delivered in the mail.
Governor Ivey Signs Letter to President Biden Calling on Action to the Southern Border Crisis
Governor Ivey has signed on to a letter with 19 other governors calling on President Biden and Vice President Harris to take action on the crisis at the southern border immediately. Along with the letter, Governor Ivey issued the following statement: “When we have an unsecured and open southern border, Alabama is impacted, which is why I have joined 19…
Gov. Kay Ivey to End Participation in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Programs
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs effective June 19.
Biden Sets July 4 Vaccination Goal; Alabama Leaders Worry That Our Doses Will Be Sent Elsewhere
President Biden has set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Bills Giving Teachers, State Employees 2% Pay Raises
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed bills that will give both teachers and state employees 2% pay raises.
Gov. Kay Ivey Plans to End COVID-19 Public Health Order, State of Emergency
Gov. Kay Ivey says the COVID-19 pandemic is “absolutely” managed, so she will soon end a state health order meant to guard against the spread of the illness.
