News Topic: Legislation

Monday July 06 2009

Bill Would Stop Convicted Teachers From Collecting A Paycheck

The bill was inspired by the case of former Washington County teacher Charlene Schmitz, who continues to draw pay more than a year after she was convicted of luring a student for sex. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by ickthus: Good intentions but bad idea. Maybe leave it to just sex crime with children. 2 Responses »
Tuesday March 24 2009

Lights, Camera, Action!

Gov. Bob Riley has signed into law a bill that Alabama officials hope will mean in the future movies like "Sweet Home Alabama" won't be filmed in Georgia and other states. more »
1:40 PM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by southernbelle6913: Really?? Cool. 1 Responses »
Wednesday February 25 2009

Sex Offender Loophole

A Gulf Coast lawmaker is hoping to close a loophole that could be keeping sex offenders on the streets. more »
5:45 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Tuesday January 27 2009

Senate Approves Equal Pay Legislation

Congress is sending the White House its first legislation of Barack Obama's presidency, a bill that makes it easier for women and others to sue over pay discrimination, even if the discrimination has prevailed for years, or even decades. more »
4:07 PM
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By Associated Press

Tim Tebow Inspires Legislation

Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow was home-schooled but played football at a Florida public school. Now a Kentucky state senator is using Tebow's story to push a bill that would allow Kentucky kids to do the same. more »
3:32 PM
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By The Associated Press
Saturday May 17 2008

Auto Insurance Changes

Governor Bob Riley says he intends to sign legislation raising Alabama's minimum insurance requirements for the first time in 25 years. more »
6:50 PM
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By Phillip Stapleton
Comment by carl: Thank YOU, WORKING4U! I couldn’t have said it any better, The rate increase isn’t going to affect those without insurance because they are… 15 Responses »
Sunday May 04 2008

Grocery Tax Removal Hits New Hurdle

Legislature to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries is snarled in a Republican effort to end annual property tax reappraisals for homes statewide. more »
4:45 PM
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By Associated Press
Saturday May 03 2008

Should We Restrict Toy Guns?

Bills seek punishment for use, display of fake weapons. more »
4:50 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by LPJ1959: Toy guns should look like toy guns bright cullers and flashing lights. But please toy makers stop making toys guns look rill. And parents stop buying toy… 1 Responses »
Friday April 04 2008

No Toddler Marriages

Poorly worded law corrected; toddlers in Arkansas can no longer marry. more »
4:53 AM
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By The Associated Press
Monday March 31 2008

No Foolin’

April 1 marks the end of the first half of Alabama's fiscal year and the start of the second half of the state Legislature's session. more »
4:42 AM
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By The Associated Press
Friday March 21 2008

NAACP: Saggy Pants Not A Priority

The NCAAP says schools have bigger problems than whether or not a kids pants are pulled up. more »
12:54 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Chellie28: They brought the style out when they were released into society and it caught on the outside, so yeah… 8 Responses »
Tuesday February 26 2008

Parents Fighting for Air Rifle Law

All it took was one shot from what some might consider a toy gun to take a young girl's life. Now, her parents are showing their support for a new bill, a bill they hope will make sure no other child loses their life to an air rifle. more »
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By Kimberly Curth

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