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Keeping Sex Offenders Away From Campus
Tue, April 01, 2008 - 5:19 pm
The Alabama House has approved a bill that would prevent convicted sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a college or university.
2008 Session Is Underway
Tue, February 05, 2008 - 7:11 pm
Click here for a summary of action during the opening day of the 2008 Alabama Legislative Session.
Drink Up! House Passes Bolder Beer Bill
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 6:57 pm
The Alabama House has passed a bill that would allow the sale of gourmet and imported beers with an alcohol content more than double what is currently allowed under Alabama law.
Gill Net Fishing Ban
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 6:33 pm
The Alabama Legislature has given final passage to a bill that will eventually end all commercial gill net fishing off the Alabama coast.
Riley Vetoes Education Bill
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 10:06 am
Gov. Bob Riley has vetoed a bill that places mandates on local school boards on how to go about hiring superintendents.
Cracking Down On Illegal Immigration
Wed, March 26, 2008 - 1:05 pm
A House committee plans to vote Thursday on 10 bills aimed at controlling illegal immigration in Alabama.
Illegal Immigration Bills Making Progress
Thu, March 27, 2008 - 1:00 pm
Governor Bob Riley says he's pleased the House Judiciary Committee approved three bills related to illegal immigration that he included in his Plan 2010.
Unfinished Business
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 8:03 am
Take a look at some of the bills awaiting action when the Alabama Legislature returns today for the final day of the 2008 session.
2008 Legislative Session is Underway
Tue, February 05, 2008 - 12:47 pm
The 2008 regular session of the Alabama Legislature has been gaveled into session. Governor Riley will give his annual "state-of-the-state" address tomorrow night.
English Only Bill Dies In Senate Committee
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 9:11 am
A state Senate committee has blocked legislation that would require the state driver's exam to be given in English only.
Bill To Repeal Grocery Tax Stalls
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 6:00 pm
A bill to remove the state sales tax from groceries has stalled in the state Senate. Republicans said they were opposed to considering it unless the Senate also agreed to pass a bill ending annual property tax reappraisals.
Federal Appeals Court Overturns Sex Toys Ban
Wed, February 13, 2008 - 7:30 pm
An appeals court has overturned a Texas statute outlawing sex toy sales. The ruling leaves Alabama as the state with the strictest ban on such devices.
Electronic Bingo In Mobile On Hold
Tue, March 11, 2008 - 2:07 pm
Debate on a bill to legalize electronic bingo games at greyhound racetracks in Mobile and Birmingham has been delayed - apparently because the sponsor did not have enough votes.
Smoking Ban Not Snuffed Out
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 9:56 am
A ban on smoking in most public areas may still become law in Alabama.
Grocery Tax Bill In Limbo
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 10:43 am
Supporters of removing the state sales tax on groceries say they are still looking for enough votes to pass the bill on the final day of the Legislature.
A bill approved by the Alabama House Judiciary Committee would prevent convicted sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a college or university. » View Full Article
