Legislature

Bill to limit SNAP benefits passed by House, sent to governor

Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy.

April 10, 2026

Bill to allow ALEA takeover of Montgomery police dies in House

The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.

April 10, 2026

Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor

The measure aims to trim generous incentives, while including new language to allow longer abatements for community infrastructure investments.

April 10, 2026

House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act

The measure won unanimous House approval after lawmakers added Representative Barbara Drummond to the act’s new name honoring longtime clean-air advocates.

April 10, 2026

Alabama House adjourns 2026 Session

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said lawmakers left Alabama stronger, touting record tax relief, tougher public safety laws and major education gains.

April 10, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs Alabama law enforcement safety, scholarship bills

The new laws expanded scholarships for officers’ dependents and imposed tougher penalties on drivers who fled police, including repeat offenders.

April 10, 2026

Alabama lawmakers pass farm utility tax relief bill

The bill aims to ease rising costs for farmers by trimming taxes on energy used in poultry houses, greenhouses and irrigation systems.

April 10, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs Alabama’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund bills

Ivey said the budgets reflected fiscal restraint while boosting core services and education.

April 10, 2026

House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering

Despite fierce pushback from agricultural groups and rural lawmakers, the Alabama House approved new standards for outside dog enclosures.

April 9, 2026

Bill to close primaries moves to Senate on what could be session’s final day

An Alabama Senate committee approved legislation requiring voters to register with a political party to participate in primary elections.

April 9, 2026