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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.

The public is invited to hear a state legislative update from Sen. Carnley and Rep. Marques.

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.

What you need to know about a vehicle tag fee increase being considered for Coffee County.

Here is a list of bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House of Representatives HB 89, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Hills, would move appointments of the Shelby County Library Board from a popular vote to appointments by the Shelby County legislative delegation. The bill passed 20-0. It goes to the Senate. […] The post What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 2-4, 2024 appeared first on Alabama Reflector.

One day in October 2021, Michael Morrison finished a 10-hour work shift in Trussville. He got in a car with a cousin to go back to Miles College in Fairfield, where he was a student. His cousin made a stop an apartment complex in Hoover. As Morrison remembers, his cousin returned with marijuana. They drove […] The post Pretrial diversion programs are effective. And expensive for participants. appeared first on Alabama Reflector.

Key issues addressed at the recent state legislative session were outlined by State Rep. Rhett Marques at the recent Enterprise Lions Club meeting.

Seven members of the Alabama House of Representatives were appointed to new committees, effective July 1st.

The Alabama Legislature this year approved several bills related to the military, its members and their families, furthering the state’s military friendly status.