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Child care, housing development tax credits advance without changes

Two House-passed bills to give tax incentives to employers who assist employees with child care and developers who build affordable housing for low- and mid-income workers passed a Senate committee

What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 30-May 2, 2024

Here is a list of the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House HB 474, sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway, R-Morris, authorizes any local governing body to enforce the prohibition against exhibition driving through the use of automated photographic or video traffic enforcement systems. The bill passed 102-0. It goes to the Senate. […] The post What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 30-May 2, 2024 appeared first on Alabama Reflector.

Alabama Senate committee approves bill extending 'Don't Say Gay' law

A bill that would extend Alabama’s “Don’t Say Gay” law received a favorable report from a Senate committee Wednesday morning, though some members expressed concern over the scope of the bill. HB 130, sponsored by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, would extend prohibitions on classroom instruction or discussion on sexual orientation or gender identity “that […] The post Alabama Senate committee approves bill extending ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law appeared first on Alabama Reflector.

Alabama bills limiting LGBTQ topics in schools, sex education advance

What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 24-26, 2024

Alabama Senate committee amends bill defining sex-based terms

An expanded version of a bill defining sex terms passed out of a Senate committee Tuesday. HB111, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, defines “female” as “an individual who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental anomaly, genetic anomaly, or accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces ova” and […] The post Alabama Senate committee amends bill defining sex-based terms appeared first on Alabama Reflector.

What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 16-18, 2024

Here is a list of the legislation that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House HB 384, sponsored by Rep. Ron Bolton, R-Northport, increases a fee for service documents by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s office related to civil matters to $60. It passed 18-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 427, sponsored by Rep. Tracy […] The post What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 16-18, 2024 appeared first on Alabama Reflector.

What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 9-11, 2024

Here is a list of the legislation that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House HB 388, sponsored by Rep. David Standridge, R-Hayden, allows Blount Count to levy taxes on vapor products, vaping devices and alternative nicotine products. The bill passed 19-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 73, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen, […] The post What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 9-11, 2024 appeared first on Alabama Reflector.

Congressional runoff in Alabama's District 2 divides legislative Democrats

MONTGOMERY — Congressional candidate Shomari Figures announced two new endorsements Monday from members of the Alabama House, further dividing Democratic state lawmakers in what has become a hotly contested race

America Could Learn From Black Ala. Democrats' Response To Anti-DEI Legislation

If diversity isn't important to some Southern colleges and universities, maybe Black sports stars should play for schools that appreciate diversity, equity and inclusion.