If passed, the legislation would exempt college athletes from paying state income tax on their NIL compensation.

Alabama lawmakers introduce a bill to exempt NIL earnings from state income tax, mirroring Georgia’s move to gain a recruiting edge

A three-year tax break is coming for college sports. Collegiate Athletes across the country are able to sign deals with companies to use their name, image, and likeness. House Bill 240 would allow NIL money to not be taxed.

A bill in the Alabama House of Representatives would cause public schools lose funding if they do not implement a daily prayer. HB231, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, would hold local boards of education to a 25% budget reduction if found in violation of the proposed amendment.

Alabama lawmakers debated Wednesday whether to require schools to start their day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Judeo-Christian prayer. If a school refuses, it could lose a quarter of its annual state funding.