2026 Legislative Session

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Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Eleven

Lawmakers advanced major state budgets and enacted key legislation affecting criminal penalties, tax exemptions and healthcare coverage.

April 6, 2026

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

April 3, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC

Supporters argued the legislation provided immediate relief to consumers while allowing a wider range of perspectives in utility regulation decisions.

April 3, 2026

House passes bill to increase penalties for eluding law enforcement

Despite strong opposition from Democrats citing systemic distrust of police, lawmakers advanced a measure making eluding officers in a vehicle a felony.

April 3, 2026

Alabama House passes $3.7 billion General Fund Budget

The $3.7 billion spending plan featured a 2 percent pay raise for state employees and level-funding for most core operations.

April 2, 2026

Bill allowing takeover of Montgomery PD solves nothing, makes no sense

Legislation seeking to force Montgomery to hire more police officers ignores reality and basic common sense.

April 2, 2026

voting and civil rights concept - vote inserted into ballot box slot on election over american flag

House committee OKs Alabama Voting Rights Act

Lawmakers advanced a package to guarantee early voting, eliminate absentee ballot restrictions and automatically restore ballot access for some returning from incarceration.

April 2, 2026

House committee advances bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax

Business leaders praised the legislation for providing statutory clarity, while local government advocates warned of lost municipal revenue.

April 2, 2026

Rep. Mooney caught recording caucus, removed by House Republicans

A closed-door meeting on PSC legislation was disrupted when Mooney was caught recording, escalating tensions after prior leaked caucus audio involving Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter.

April 1, 2026

Alabama Senate Republicans approve Ten Commandments bill after limiting debate

The legislation passed Tuesday mandated the religious text in classrooms for fifth graders and older, relying on private donations to avoid legal challenges.

April 1, 2026