Legislature Bill expanding utility relocation reimbursement moves through Senate committee The bill would open utility relocation reimbursements to all companies, removing the annual income requirement and adding spending caps Mary Claire Wooten23 hours ago
Legislature Committee OKs bill to allow ALEA takeover of understaffed police agencies An Alabama Senate committee debated a bill Tuesday allowing the state to oversee major police departments if they fail to meet staffing requirements. Wesley WalterFebruary 25, 2026
Legislature Alabama House passes bill for Second Amendment sales tax holiday State representatives voted Tuesday to waive state sales taxes on firearms and ammunition during a new annual holiday scheduled for late August. StaffFebruary 25, 2026
Legislature House Majority Leader Paul Lee appoints Rep. James Lomax to majority whip House Majority Leader Paul Lee appointed Representative James Lomax as majority whip, while Representative Chip Brown remained vice chairman of the caucus. StaffFebruary 25, 2026
Legislature Alabama bill would prioritize victim restitution over court fees HB481 would require restitution to victims be paid before court fines, fees and costs in Alabama criminal cases. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 24, 2026
Legislature Should Alabama provide no-cost school breakfast? Alabama Arise says yes Advocates gathered at the Alabama State Capitol to lobby for a $14 million appropriation to fund breakfast for every public school student. Alex JobinFebruary 24, 2026
Legislature Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Six Legislators moved major policy proposals, enacted new laws, and continued work on state budgets as the 2026 session progressed. Beth LyonsFebruary 23, 2026
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to prohibit comprehensive sex ed The Alabama Senate passed a bill requiring sexual risk avoidance education and prohibiting comprehensive sex education. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 20, 2026
Legislature Alabama Senate debates bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax State senators debated a proposal Thursday to prevent local governments from collecting sales tax on credit card transaction fees. Alex JobinFebruary 20, 2026
Economy House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations Alabama lawmakers advance legislation mandating genetic testing and menu labels to ensure seafood is properly labeled as foreign or domestic. Wesley WalterFebruary 19, 2026
Legislature House committee debates ambulance reimbursement mandate bill The House Ways and Means General Fund Committee heard proponents and opponents of a bill that would impose reimbursement requirements. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 19, 2026