Legislature

Committee advances Senate bill targeting property title fraud

An Alabama Senate committee advanced a bill creating new protections, tools and safeguards to prevent fraudulent real estate title transfers.

Mary Claire Wooten

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March 11, 2026

House committee passes bill to allow rounding of cash transactions amid penny shortage

An Alabama House committee approved legislation Tuesday to allow retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel amid a nationwide penny shortage.

Alex Jobin

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March 11, 2026

Legislature OKs disabled veteran home purchase legislation

Alabama lawmakers sent a measure to the governor Tuesday to help disabled veterans secure home loans by adjusting debt-to-income ratio calculations.

March 11, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Eight

Lawmakers enacted new criminal penalties and coastal regulations, while advancing proposals on school policy and public transparency.

Beth Lyons

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March 9, 2026

House expands Capitol complex safety bill to restrict drones

The House substituted and amended SB231 on the floor to expand to "Capitol area" and restrict unmanned aircrafts from flying over.

Mary Claire Wooten

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March 6, 2026

House advances proposal to make Miss Alabama official state ambassador

Lawmakers unanimously advanced legislation to make Miss Alabama a voluntary state ambassador tasked with promoting civic engagement and goodwill.

Wesley Walter

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March 6, 2026

Alabama Senate Democrats criticize Republicans over partisan legislative calendar

Democratic lawmakers criticized the Alabama Senate's lack of minority-sponsored bills Thursday, arguing the Republican majority violated a long-standing precedent of legislative fairness.

Alex Jobin

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March 6, 2026

Alabama House passes bills to expand career and technical education

Lawmakers approved a package Thursday aimed at expanding workforce development through a $150 million investment and new industry professional teaching certifications.

March 6, 2026

Alabama House Republicans back Speaker Ledbetter ahead of winter meeting

All 75 caucus members signed a letter supporting House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter ahead of this weekend's Alabama Republican Party winter meeting.

March 6, 2026