With only one dissenting vote, the Legislative Council reversed an Alabama Department of Public Health decision to move Xanax into one of the most restrictive categories for controlled substances. Alprazolam and other benzodiazepines will remain a Schedule IV drug in Alabama. Alprazolam is…
At the request of Gov. Kay Ivey, the Alabama Department of Revenue canceled a Tuesday, April 11, public hearing on subjecting digital transmissions to the state’s rental tax. It is unclear if the new governor, who was sworn into office Monday, or the…
As amended Wednesday, April 5, Alabama Retail Association-backed legislation now essentially eliminates the need for delivery licenses. The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee on an 9-5 vote increased the threshold at which delivery licenses would be required from…
Only two senators on the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee voted for mandatory unitary combined reporting, a corporate income taxing scheme that would greatly hinder the state’s ability to attract new business. The other 12 senators on the committee voted…
Rep. Jack D. Williams, R-Birmingham, explained his legislation requiring cell phones, computers and other devices that allow internet access to have a filter that blocks access to certain obscene materials, but the House Commerce and Small Business Committee took no action…
Alabama has been under a statewide emergency declaration since 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in anticipation of severe weather. > Read governor’s emergency declaration release >> For real-time road conditions, visit algotraffic.com When Alabama experiences a state of emergency, Alabama’s price gouging law is in effect….
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday will move from the first full weekend of August to the third weekend of July under Act No. 2017-120, which the governor signed into law March 29, 2017. This summer’s tax holiday will be July 21…
What is an employer required to provide an employee after pregnancy? “For covered employers and eligible employees, parental or bonding leave is FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) covered. Employers do not have to provide parental or bonding leave in incremental blocks or part-time blocks. Employees…
Comments are due May 5 on two rule changes related to tastings at stores with off-premise consumption licenses, like grocery stores. The proposed change to 20-X-7.10. Beer Tastings makes tastings possible for off-premises beer licenses and adds manufacturers to those that can…
The state has made further refinements to the way it collects taxes from out-of-state, online-only and other remote sellers. On March 22, 2017, the governor signed Act No. 2017-82 into law. Known as SB86 / HB83 during the session, the legislation was sponsored by Sen. Trip Pittman, R-Daphne, and…