Sen. Chris Elliott

Special Session / Elections

Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition

Lawmakers advanced the measure following a tense public hearing where attendees pinned the measure as an attempt to disenfranchise Black voters.

May 8, 2026

Senate passes special primary election bill for state senate districts

The Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 1, legislation allowing for a special primary election for SD25 and SD26.

May 7, 2026

Bill reshaping Archives board primed for final vote

Legislation to give political leaders greater control over the self-appointing Archives board advanced rapidly through the Statehouse last week.

April 6, 2026

Senate Democrats delay “Gulf of America” bill

Senate Democrats delayed a Gulf renaming bill, arguing Republican lawmakers are prioritizing symbolism over cost-of-living issues.

March 20, 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 rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk

The House passed legislation to rename the cabinet-level agency within the governor's office.

February 27, 2026

Alabama bill would end boat inspections without probable cause

Alabama lawmakers passed legislation Thursday prohibiting law enforcement from stopping or boarding vessels for random safety inspections without probable cause.

February 27, 2026

Alabama Autism families deserve transparency, not consolidation

Alabama parents raised alarms after a legislative maneuver shifted autism therapy oversight to a state agency, bypassing original plans for board independence.

February 23, 2026

Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping

The "Save Our Bay" law requires 70 percent of dredged sediment go towards "beneficial uses" in the Mobile Bay area.

February 11, 2026

Bill allowing removal of library board members advances out of the Senate

The Senate passed a bill allowing local governments to remove library board members, sparking debate over politicization and local control.

February 11, 2026