While broader delivery license reform became law this year, legislation to reduce business license costs specifically for pharmacists and those in the durable medical equipment industry did not make it through the process. Both could return in 2018. Other legislation that…
The full House never gave final consideration to legislation that would have increased the annual fee for child labor certificates from $15 to $25. The legislative journey for SB297 by Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, ended with approval by the House Ways…
Legislation that would have given Alabama’s 67 district courts authority in civil matters involving $5,000 more than their current jurisdiction allows died without final consideration by the Senate. The Alabama House OK’d the legislation March 15, while the Senate Judiciary Committee…
The fight for needed delivery license reform has moved to the Alabama House of Representatives. SB316 in its current form creates a $10,000 annual threshold before a $100 delivery license is required. WHAT TO DO Call or email your representative NOW!…
The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee this week heard testimony but took no vote on legislation aimed at ending the requirement for concealed carry pistol permits in Alabama. HB414 by Rep. Isaac Whorton, R-Valley, is the companion bill…
The Alabama Legislature packed debate agendas with controversial legislation in Week 9 of the 2017 regular session. Along with several pro-life bills, legislation passed in at least one chamber this week related to church day-care licensing, eliminating concealed carry permits,…
Two bills that would have made major changes to how alcohol is sold in Alabama both died in the Alabama Senate during the 2017 regular session. While ending retail alcohol sales at the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board state stores…
After a lengthy April public hearing and on a 6-4 vote, the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee approved a substitute version of legislation to create a new Alcoholic Beverage Control Board license allowing the shipment of wine directly to…
Legislation to require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to verify eligibility of its recipients more often is ready for Senate consideration. The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, April 19, approved what the sponsor called a “radically changed” version…
The House Agriculture and Forestry Committee amended and approved legislation that would limit the liability of restaurants and other food service entities when donating perishable food to charities. SB99 by Sen. Rusty Glover, R-Semmes, now goes to the full House for…