Legislature

Alabama Senate unanimously advances measures on boards, licensing measures

Alabama senators moved through their agenda on Thursday while chamber floor debate remained limited.

January 23, 2026

Alabama House approves bill addressing school bus driver shortage

The Alabama House unanimously approved legislation offering retired public workers a practical tool to fill persistent school bus driver shortages across the state.

January 23, 2026

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Alabama House passes App Store Accountability Act

Amid growing concerns about children’s device usage, the state House passed a bill requiring app stores to give guardians control over downloads and purchases.

January 23, 2026

Lawmakers claim citizen concerns over ICE bill are fear-mongering

During a contentious public hearing, state lawmakers dismissed testimony from citizens, asserting their concerns about the new immigration bill were financially motivated fear.

January 22, 2026

House committee advances bill targetting false identification, refusal to comply

The new legislation advanced by the committee expanded the state's false-name statute and created a misdemeanor for knowingly withholding identifying information.

January 22, 2026

Bill creates veteran teaching pathway amid statewide teacher shortage

The Senate Education Policy Committee advanced a bill that would create a new temporary teacher certificate for military veterans

January 22, 2026

Alabama House committee OKs bill to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping

The bill mandates that entities dredging millions of cubic yards must beneficially use 70 percent of the material, promoting marsh creation.

January 22, 2026

GOP SNAP bill could cost Alabama millions, require 800 new staff, commissioner says

The Department of Human Resources commissioner told senators they were “going to be astounded at the cost” of SB61.

January 22, 2026

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Senate Judiciary Committee passes bills on voting rights restoration, increased criminal penalties

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approved measures streamlining voting rights restoration for felons and increasing penalties for reckless endangerment and illegal handicap parking.

January 22, 2026

House Democratic Caucus makes affordability center of 2026 agenda

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities Tuesday, focusing on tax elimination, voting access, and public education funding.

January 21, 2026