Alabama Legislation News

What The Substitute Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Will Do
The Alabama House Committee gave a favorable report to a substitute bill for SB 236 which means it will now wait for a chance to appear on the House floor for debate and a…
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AL Medical Marijuana Substitute Bill Passes House Committee
The House Health Committee gave a favorable vote to a substitute bill of SB 236, Alabama’s medical marijuana bill. The approval followed a public hearing yesterday in which the Committee heard from proponents…
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Alabama Teachers Receive 4% Pay Raise
The Alabama House overwhelmingly passed SB 192 on Tuesday, which provides a 4% pay raise for Alabama teachers and other public school employees. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) sponsored the bill.
The pay…
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Alabama Anti-Road Rage Act Recieves Final Passage
Alabama legislators gave final passage to the Anti-Road Rage Act, which would make it illegal for a driver to stay in the left lane on interstates for more than 1.5 miles without passing a…
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Alabama Senate Votes To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports
The Alabama Senate has passed HB 361, sponsored by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette), which would allow residents in Alabama to play Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). The bill passed with an amendment, meaning…
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AL Medical Marijuana Public Hearing Over; Sub. Bill Expected Wednesday
A public hearing was held today to receive feedback on potentially legalizing medical marijuana in Alabama.
The House Health Committee heard from proponents and opponents of the bill during an hour-long hearing.
The proponents…
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Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Likely To See Major Changes
The CARE Act, Alabama’s medical marijuana bill, saw a relatively easy path through the Senate but the House is poised to completely change the current bill.
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ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Over Abortion Ban
The ACLU has made good on their promise to sue Alabama over their abortion ban by filing a lawsuit today against the state.
“Make no mistake: Abortion remains – and will remain –…
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Alabama Bill Requiring A Child To Complete Kindergarten Passes House
A bill that would require a child to complete kindergarten before moving on to the first grade passed the House yesterday.
Currently, in Alabama, a child is eligible to move on to the first…
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Alabama House Approves Direct-To-Home Wine Shipment
A bill that would allow Alabama residents to buy wine and have it shipped directly to their house has passed the Alabama House.
HB 350, sponsored by Terri Collins (R-Decatur), would…
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