New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws

New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws

State Rep. Marilyn Lands, D-Huntsville, has pre-filed a bill for the 2026 Legislative Session that would give everyday citizens the power to initiate general laws and constitutional amendments. House Bill 14, self-titled as the “Alabama We The people Act,” would create a process for Alabama citizens to put forward proposals for new laws. “This initiative will provide Alabamians with a mechanism to address issues that concern them most without be…