Second Special Session?
Mon, June 02, 2008 - 9:46 am
Governor Bob Riley is considering calling legislators back to Montgomery for a second special session before the state's new fiscal year begins October 1st.
Unfinished Business
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 9:03 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.
Riley Vetoes Education Bill
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 11:06 am
Gov. Bob Riley has vetoed a bill that places mandates on local school boards on how to go about hiring superintendents.
Bill To Repeal Grocery Tax Stalls
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 7:00 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.
English Only Bill Dies In Senate Committee
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 10:11 am
A state Senate committee has blocked legislation that would require the state driver's exam to be given in English only.
Keeping Sex Offenders Away From Campus
Tue, April 01, 2008 - 6:19 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.
Illegal Immigration Bills Making Progress
Thu, March 27, 2008 - 2:00 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.
Cracking Down On Illegal Immigration
Wed, March 26, 2008 - 2:05 pm
A House committee plans to vote Thursday on 10 bills aimed at controlling illegal immigration in Alabama.
Drink Up! House Passes Bolder Beer Bill
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 7:57 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.
Keeping Sex Offenders Away From Campus
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 6:43 pm
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.
Insurance Reform Bill Approved
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 5:31 pm
Gulf Coast homeowners fed up with sky rocketing insurance premiums may finally get some relief.
Senator Who Threw Punch Suing the State
Wed, February 06, 2008 - 3:00 pm
Alabama State Senator Charles Bishop says he won't quit over disciplinary action taken against him, but he will sue. Bishop claims his due process rights were
violated and that the Senate's resolution was unconstitutional.
