Capitol News & Notes

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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Capitol News and Notes – Week 8 Recap – Squatter and Business License Bills Advance

Capitol News and Notes – Week 8 Recap – Squatter and Business License Bills Advance

The 2025 legislative session is moving quickly, with just nine legislative days remaining. Last week brought progress on two important REALTOR®-backed bills. Continue reading for the full week's highlights.
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Capitol News and Notes – Week 7 Recap

Capitol News and Notes – Week 7 Recap

Lawmakers returned from spring break to a packed agenda. Catch the full Week 7 highlights and what’s ahead in our latest recap.
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Capitol News and Notes – Week 6 Recap – REALTOR® Bill Signed and REALTOR® Bill Filed

Capitol News and Notes – Week 6 Recap – REALTOR® Bill Signed and REALTOR® Bill Filed

The Legislature wrapped up its sixth week of the 2025 session last week, officially passing the halfway mark. With legislators and staff on a break this week, the total number of ...
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