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The Alabama Legislature convened for a busy and productive two legislative days, and one committee day, this past week, completing now 12 days, or 40 percent of the 2026 Regular Session. Lawmakers will return on Tuesday to begin their 13th legislative day, out of ...Read More

The Alabama Legislature has officially completed six legislative days of the 30-day maximum allowed for the 2026 Regular Session. While lawmakers are currently scheduled to return on Tuesday, leadership has issued a warning regarding a winter storm expected to impact North Alabama. Next week’s legislative ...Read More

The Alabama Legislature concluded its 30th and final legislative day last Wednesday, officially adjourning sine die and ending its work for the 2025 Regular Session. The Legislature is scheduled to reconvene in January 2026 for the final year of the current four-year term. Senate ...Read More

Senate Slowdown Threatens Local Bills and Confirmations in Final Session Day Action in the Alabama Senate ground to a slower pace on Wednesday as Sen. Bobby Singleton and Sen. Rodger Smitherman employed procedural tactics, casting uncertainty over the legislative agenda for the final day ...Read More

Following the Senate’s recent approval of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) appropriation bills, the Alabama House of Representatives has now passed its version of the crucial budget. The main ETF budget bill, SB112, saw minimal changes in the House. This budget allocates $9.9 billion ...Read More

Cryptocurrency Bills Introduced in the Alabama Legislature Last week, three cryptocurrency bills were introduced in the Alabama Legislature, one of which could impact Alabama banks. Senate Bill 283, introduced by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, authorizes the State Treasurer to invest up to 10 ...Read More

Senate Bill 228 and House Bill 418, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Jones of Centre and Rep. Jamie Kiel of Russellville, entitled the Equality in Financial Services Act, will jeopardize the ability of banks to select their clients based on business considerations and require banks ...Read More