Bills of Interest

We track bills related to our members’ issue priorities during each session of the Alabama Legislature. Use our helpful search tool to check the status of legislation that would have a significant effect – for good or bad – on the everyday lives of Alabamians living in or near poverty.

For updates on bills introduced during the 2023 special session, scroll to the bottom of this page or search this page for “special session.”

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Last updated March 23, 2023

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Bill Title
Description
Issue
Arise Position
Status
Bill Title
HB 115 (Garrett)
Description
Phases in a reduction in the top income tax rate. Assigned to House Ways and Means Education Committee. Companion bill is SB 48. Arise is monitoring HB 115.
Issue
Tax reform
Arise Position
Monitoring
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB 116 (Garrett)
Description
Would eliminate the 2% tax rate on the first $500 for singles, $1000 for couples of income. Assigned to House Ways and Means Education Committee. Companion bill is HB 47. Arise is monitoring SB 116.
Issue
Tax reform
Arise Position
Monitoring
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB100 (Clarke)
Description
Allows for designee delivery of absentee ballot by disabled voters. Assigned to House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee.
Issue
Voting rights
Arise Position
Support
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB124 (Reynolds)
Description
FY24 General Fund Appropriation. Assigned to House Ways and Means General Fund Committee. Arise is monitoring HB124.
Issue
Budgets
Arise Position
Monitoring
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB125 (Reynolds)
Description
Supplemental General Fund Appropriation for FY23. Assigned to House Ways and Means General Fund Committee. Arise is monitoring HB125.
Issue
Budgets
Arise Position
Monitoring
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB169 (Garrett)
Description
FY2024 Education Budget. Assigned to House Ways and Means Education Committee. Arise is monitoring HB169.
Issue
Budgets
Arise Position
Monitoring
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB174 (Garrett)
Description
FY23 Supplemental Education Appropriation. Assigned to House Ways and Means Education Committee. Arise is monitoring HB 174.
Issue
Budgets
Arise Position
Monitoring
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB175 (Garrett)
Description
One-time Taxpayer Refund. Assigned to House Ways and Means Education Committee. Arise is monitoring HB175.
Issue
Budgets
Arise Position
Monitoring
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB24 (Ingram)
Description
Creates the crime of loitering on a public roadway or right-of-way. Assigned to the House County and Municipal Government Committee.
Issue
Criminal justice
Arise Position
Oppose
Status
In House committee
Bill Title
HB25 (Moore, P.)
Description
Provides for enhanced sentencing for people convicted of Class D felonies. Assigned to House Judiciary Committee.
Issue
Criminal justice
Arise Position
Oppose
Status
In House committee