Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill This bill addresses the long-standing practice of city boards of education acquiring land outside their municipal boundaries for school development. Currently, these boards can purchase land in neighboring areas if it serves their school district, without needing formal approval from the local government of the area where
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill The landscape of voting in Alabama is set to change dramatically with the introduction of House Bill 71, a pivotal piece of legislation that aims to establish early in-person voting. For years, Alabama has restricted voting before election day to absentee ballots, requiring specific excuses. This bill,
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill In an effort to enhance public safety and address concerns surrounding firearm possession, a new bill, HB69, has been introduced, focusing on Class 1 municipalities within the state. This legislation aims to align state law more closely with existing federal regulations regarding prohibited firearm ownership. By establishing
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill Imagine a natural phenomenon so unique that it draws people to the shore in droves – that's a jubilee. In Alabama’s Mobile Bay, a jubilee is a fascinating event where low-oxygen water pushes marine life toward the coast, making for an unusual fishing opportunity. House
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill In an age where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, schools are grappling with the challenge of balancing its benefits with potential distractions. Recently, a proposed bill in Alabama, identified as HB65, has ignited debate regarding the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill The landscape of alcohol sales is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for effective and accessible training for vendor employees. Senate Bill 14 (SB14), recently introduced, addresses this by focusing on enhancing the Responsible Vendor Program through the adoption of online training and testing. This bill
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill The recent introduction of HB51 is aimed at regulating the use of bump stocks in Class 1 municipalities. As gun control remains a contentious topic across the nation, this bill is designed to enhance public safety by banning a device that can enhance the firing rate of
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill HB83 aims to provide a sales tax exemption for the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Incorporated, and its local associations. This proposal is critical as it seeks to alter current tax obligations for religious organizations, potentially affecting their financial operations and community contributions. The bill recognizes the
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill The recently introduced HB76 bill proposes significant changes to the financial management practices of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, allowing for the use of credit cards for official purchases. As local governments adapt to modern financial tools, this legislation aims to streamline purchases while ensuring
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill HB79 aims to protect pharmacists from punitive actions related to the off-label use of medications. With the increasing complexity of modern medicine, pharmacists often play a crucial role in recommending treatments that may not follow conventional labeling but serve to address patient needs effectively. Understanding this bill
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill Alabama’s House Bill 80 (HB80), introduced by Representative Brown, aims to amend existing laws to enhance the prosecution of human trafficking offenses. The bill intends to redefine crime classifications and introduce restitution and civil action provisions, ensuring that victims receive the support they need. With an
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Track This Bill The introduction of SB32 in Alabama marks a significant shift in the legislative approach to violent crime, specifically crimes committed with machineguns. This bill proposes enhanced sentencing for individuals found guilty of murder or assault where a machinegun was used, echoing heightened concerns over gun violence across