Capitol News & Notes

CNN Week Five Recap - Real Estate Bills Advance as Session Nears Midpoint

CNN Week Five Recap - Real Estate Bills Advance as Session Nears Midpoint

Last week in the Alabama Legislature proved to be a busy one for bills affecting real estate and housing as two measures secured final passage, two others passed the House, and ...
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CNN Week Four Recap - Major Bills Pass as Legislature Increases Momentum

CNN Week Four Recap - Major Bills Pass as Legislature Increases Momentum

The Alabama Legislature picked up momentum last week as the first major bills of the 2026 regular session were signed into law, and House and Senate committees continued advancing legislation to ...
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CNN Week Three Recap - Pace of Legislative Session Slows

CNN Week Three Recap - Pace of Legislative Session Slows

The Alabama Legislature slowed its pace last week, ensuring a shortened legislative session last week as both the House and Senate returned to their traditional two-day meeting schedule rather than the ...
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CNN Week Two Recap - Legislature's Fast Pace Continues

CNN Week Two Recap - Legislature's Fast Pace Continues

For the second consecutive week, the Alabama Legislature met for three days last week as the leadership continues at a faster than normal pace in order to complete the session early ...
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CNN Week One Recap - Gov. Kay Ivey Delivers Her Final State Of The State Address

CNN Week One Recap - Gov. Kay Ivey Delivers Her Final State Of The State Address

As the Alabama Legislature launched its 2026 regular session last week, Gov. Kay Ivey delivered her final State of the State address, highlighting accomplishments and outlining priorities ranging from school choice ...
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2026 Legislative Session Preview

2026 Legislative Session Preview

The Alabama Legislature convened its 2026 regular session earlier today. This session marks the final meeting of the quadrennium and is expected to be the last held in the current Alabama ...
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2025 Legislative Session Recap

2025 Legislative Session Recap

Last Wednesday marked the end of Alabama’s 2025 legislative session when legislators adjourned sine die near midnight. Continue reading for a summary of important bills from the 2025 session.
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Capitol News and Notes – Week 11 – Business License Appeals and Reform Bill Passes

Capitol News and Notes – Week 11 – Business License Appeals and Reform Bill Passes

The 2025 Legislative Session is quickly coming to a close, and after 11 weeks in action, only three legislative days remain. Continue reading for last week's summary. 
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Capitol News and Notes – Week 10 Recap

Capitol News and Notes – Week 10 Recap

With just five legislative days remaining, the Alabama Legislature is working to finalize the state budgets while REALTOR® priority bills continue to move through the process. Catch up on all the ...
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Capitol News and Notes – Week 9 Recap – Business Licenses and License Laws

Capitol News and Notes – Week 9 Recap – Business Licenses and License Laws

As the Alabama legislature heads into the final stretch with only seven legislative days remaining, last week’s action at the State House brought significant movement on REALTOR® priorities. 
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