Capitol News & Notes

Capitol News and Notes – Week 1 Recap and REALTOR® Priorities

Capitol News and Notes – Week 1 Recap and REALTOR® Priorities

The first week of Alabama’s 2025 Legislative Session saw new leadership in the Senate, the introduction of record-high state budgets, and the passage of several bills in both chambers. We've broken ...
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Capitol News and Notes – Preview to Week 1 and Party Priorities

Capitol News and Notes – Preview to Week 1 and Party Priorities

The Alabama Legislature has officially convened for the 2025 regular session, setting the stage for key debates and legislative priorities. Get a preview of what’s ahead and the priorities lawmakers are ...
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What's Ahead for the 2025 Legislative Session

What's Ahead for the 2025 Legislative Session

The 2025 Regular Legislative Session is almost here, and it’s shaping up to be a busy year for Alabama lawmakers. We've broken down insights into leadership changes and major legislative packages to ...
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2024 Legislative Session Recap

2024 Legislative Session Recap

The 2024 Legislative Session concluded last Thursday after legislators adjourned sine die. Continue reading for a summary of important bills from the 2024 session. 
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CNN Week 11 – Housing Tax Credit, Property Tax Increase Cap, Living Shorelines and More

CNN Week 11 – Housing Tax Credit, Property Tax Increase Cap, Living Shorelines and More

Three days remain in the 2024 legislative session after both chambers adjourned last Thursday. Continue reading for highlights from last week’s legislative activity!
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CNN Week 10 – Squatter Removal Bill Passes; Property Tax Cap Call for Action

CNN Week 10 – Squatter Removal Bill Passes; Property Tax Cap Call for Action

The legislature met for its 10th week, concluding its 25th day last Thursday. Continue reading for more highlights from week 10!
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CNN Week 9 – Property Tax Cap, Workforce Housing and Child Care Tax Credit and More

CNN Week 9 – Property Tax Cap, Workforce Housing and Child Care Tax Credit and More

The 2024 Legislative Session continues after concluding its 23rd day last Thursday. Continue reading for some brief and relevant highlights from the week!
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CNN Week 8 – Senate Confirms New Commissioners; Squatter Removal and Budgets Advance

CNN Week 8 – Senate Confirms New Commissioners; Squatter Removal and Budgets Advance

Several highlights from week eight include the budgets moving, the Senate confirming two new commissioners, and we are one step closer on the squatter removal bill and the workforce housing tax ...
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CNN Week 7 –Squatter Removal Passes House, Budget Talks, and Lake Martin Boating Bill Advances

CNN Week 7 –Squatter Removal Passes House, Budget Talks, and Lake Martin Boating Bill Advances

In big news from the seventh week, the budgets started moving out of committees and the House passed a number of bills of REALTOR® interest, including a bill setting a process ...
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CNN Week 6 – Workforce Housing Tax Credit, Squatter Removal and More

CNN Week 6 – Workforce Housing Tax Credit, Squatter Removal and More

Coming off of its first week-long break, the legislature slowed down a bit last week, using only two legislative days. Continue reading for a brief summary of REALTOR®-relevant news from the week. ...
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