Special Session ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills The bills already face challenges in federal court as a federal court denied the state's motion to lift its injunction. Jacob HolmesMay 11, 2026
Elections Senate passes special primary election bill for state senate districts The Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 1, legislation allowing for a special primary election for SD25 and SD26. Mary Claire WootenMay 7, 2026
Elections Plaintiffs seek emergency hearing over Alabama special session in redistricting case The request followed Governor Kay Ivey’s special-session call, raising fresh questions about Alabama’s compliance with a court-drawn congressional map. Bill BrittMay 5, 2026
Legislature Protestors rally as special session begins with eye on new maps As lawmakers opened a special session on election maps, protesters rallied outside, denouncing a plan to revive court-blocked districts. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2026
Legislature Gov. Ivey expresses doubts on possibility of a special session for gambling Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable. Bill BrittMay 10, 2024
Legislature House, Senate pass separate congressional maps but anticipate a compromise The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2023
Special Session Deadline passes for public to submit maps for redistricting process Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2023
Special Session House unlikely to correct drug-related manslaughter bill in special session If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September. Jacob HolmesJune 30, 2023
Special Session State Sen. Elliott plans to bring bill defunding Archives during Special Session Elliott wants to punish the department for holding a gay history luncheon. Jacob HolmesJune 29, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey calls special session on redistricting The governor further cautioned against plans by some lawmakers to push forward on a wide-ranging and divisive agenda. Bill BrittJune 27, 2023