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School, voting and public records bills pending on Alabama Legislature’s last day
Several significant bills await final passage as the Legislature meets Tuesday for the final day of the 2023 regular session. Among the legislation awaiting passage is a bill that criminalizes organizations and individuals with assisting people with their absentee ballots; a bill that ensures children are ready for the first grade, and one that expands […]
Alabama House committee approves bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance
An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved a bill that would make it a felony for most individuals and organizations to assist people with absentee ballots. The House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee approved HB 209, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, on a 9-3 vote. It moves to the full House of Representatives. Kiel said […]