2026 Legislative Session

Legislature

Senate passes bill expanding Public Service Commission, freezing power rate increases

The Senate unanimously passed a bill expanding the Public Service Commission, adding district seats and temporarily banning power rate increases until 2029.

March 13, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives

Senators voted to shorten tax abatement periods for data centers, citing concerns over high energy consumption and rising utility costs.

March 13, 2026

Alabama Senate foregoes prison oversight bill in favor of pilot program

State leaders launched a one-year pilot program for the Examiners of Public Accounts to inspect facilities and report on prison conditions.

March 13, 2026

Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research

Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton introduced legislation to update ethics laws he said stifle innovation and cause Alabama to lose researchers to other states.

March 13, 2026

Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget

State representatives approved a historic $10.9 billion spending plan that funded teacher pay raises and expanded technical education investments across Alabama.

March 13, 2026

Legislature approves bill addressing bus driver, law enforcement shortages

Lawmakers sent a bill to the governor that allows public retirees to return as bus drivers and safety officers without sacrificing benefits.

March 13, 2026

Bill to close Alabama primaries takes first step toward becoming law

Supporters believe each party should choose its own candidates while opponents argue the bill disenfranchises voters.

March 12, 2026

Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote

The Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee advanced bills including a one-year moratorium on large-scale solar projects on Wednesday.

March 12, 2026

Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline

Lawmakers warned that reserves are declining as revenue growth remains steady while debating education initiatives and rising costs.

March 12, 2026

Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing

“Bills like this don’t create jobs. They don’t raise wages. And they don’t make our state more competitive,” one speaker said.

March 12, 2026