2024 Alabama legislative session
The 2024 Alabama legislative session took place in 2024.
The Alabama House of Representatives consisted of 77 Republican members (76 of them white) and 28 Democrats (26 of them Black), and was presided over by Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-District 24, Rainsville), who appointed chairs for all House legislative committees. The Alabama State Senate had a 27-8 Republican majority (all 27 Republicans being white and 7 of 8 Democrats being Black), and was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, with Greg Reed (R-District 5, Jasper) serving as senate president pro tem.
Among the other major issues taken up during the 2024 session were proposals to create a state gaming commission to help regulate illicit gambling and also to put the issue of a statewide lottery program back before voters. The Alabama House Republicans discussed a proposed "comprehensive" gambling bill during a closed meeting on January 10.
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter remarked that his priorities for the session revolved around addressing obstacles to workforce participation, including access to health care, child care, and transportation.
Notable Acts
Budgets
Criminal code
Education
Elections
Other proposed legislation
Senate Bill 4, prefiled by Gerald Allen, would make it a misdemeanor to display an unapproved flag at public buildings or parks.
Special sessions
References
- Sharp, John (November 12, 2023) "Through regulation, Alabama House leaders begin crafting gambling strategy for 2024 session." AL.com
- Cason, Mike (January 10, 2024) "Alabama House Republicans discuss gambling bill in closed meeting." AL.com
- Rocha, Alander (January 10, 2024) "House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter’s 2024 priorities: child care, transportation, education." Alabama Reflector
External links
- Legislative Acts by Year at sos.alabama.gov
- Alabama Legislature active session at legiscan.com