Alander Rocha

6 days ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett |Ralph Chapoco |Alander Rocha

Here is a list of the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. Tuesday, April 15HouseHB 549, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, authorizes the Butler County sheriff to conduct fundraising events, such as rodeos, and use the proceeds for any lawful purpose related to the sheriff’s office operations. The bill passed 14-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 550, sponsored by Rep.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Anna Barrett |Ralph Chapoco |Alander Rocha

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, looks out over the Alabama House prior to the start of the session on April 17, 2025 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Here is a list of the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. Tuesday, April 15HouseHB 549, sponsored by Rep.

6 days ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett |Alander Rocha

Tensions mounted in the Alabama Legislature Thursday as Republicans pushed through several bills dealing with religion and targeting LGBTQ+ Alabamians and immigrants. The legislation passed despite attempts from minority Democrats in both chambers to counter passage of the legislation. In the Senate, the majority GOP used cloture petitions and procedural moves to effectively prevent Democrats from debating the measures.  Speaking after the House adjourned Thursday, Rep.

1 week ago | timesfreepress.com | Alander Rocha

The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed a bill aimed at streamlining the process for restoring voting rights to some individuals with past felony convictions. Senate Bill 153, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, would require the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles to develop new procedures to make the restoration process easier. The bill passed the Senate 27-0.

1 week ago | alabamareflector.com | Alander Rocha

by Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector April 15, 2025 The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed a bill aimed at streamlining the process for restoring voting rights to some individuals with past felony convictions. SB 153, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, would require the state’s Board of Pardons and Paroles to develop new procedures to make the restoration process easier. The bill passed the Senate 27-0.