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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
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- The Alabama Real Estate Association serves the members.
- The Alabama Real Estate wholesalers.
- The Alabama Real Estate Association law.
- Hey, my name is Iris Waters, and I'm a local business owner here in Alabama.
- I'm Jeremy Walker on behalf of the Alabama Association of Realtors.
Bills:
HB586
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- retail automotive business in Alabama. retail automotive business in Alabama.
- We we typically give state of Alabama.
- Alabama Forestry Commission. Alabama Forestry Commission.
- you just covered the entire state of Alabama.
- that the people of Alabama need to hear. that the people of Alabama need to hear. are<00:59:42.000
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 18th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
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- I'm also a Prattville resident, and I'm one of the founding members of Refree Alabama.
- Um, thank you for Refree Alabama.
- I also want to point out that the absence of a just-cause standard for removal would make Alabama an
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Association, <00:39:04.160>and the Alabama Library Association, and the Alabama - This bill singles out library boards while ignoring the broader framework of Alabama law.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Alzheimer's Task Force Innovation & Research Subcommittee Mar 18th, 2025
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- Alabama, not only recruit, but that is a huge issue.
- We know that physicians that are typically trained in Alabama, when they do their residency programs,
- So, well, um, you know, like I said yesterday, we're not starting from zero in Alabama; we...
- We're not starting from zero in Alabama; we have a lot going on in research, not only at UAB but also
- It's not just the state of Alabama; it's all over the country.
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- If you will please call the appointees for the Alabama Family Trust Board of Trustees: Adrien Brown,
- Moving on to the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees.
- The appointees for the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees are approved.
- Moving on to the Alabama Community College System Board of...
- Moving on to the Alabama Securities Commission. Hope Marshall.
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- Lord, we're quickly reminded that Alabama wants to be the head and not the tail.
- Great exploits, God, we're looking to these leaders to do great exploits for the state of Alabama.
- You are God, and we decree and declare that in Alabama we shall have no other God before us but you,
- The Business Council of Alabama has a legislative reception from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Warehouse at
- Senate Joint Resolution Number Four recognizes Senator Reed for his service to the Alabama Senate.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
County and Municipal Government
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- And then lastly, the Alabama legislature then lastly, the Alabama legislature needs to act on this topic
- And what I said was that the state of Alabama didn't give the citizens of Birmingham anything.
- We bought the waterworks from Alabama Water, not Alabama American Water in... ...Water, not Alabama American
- I love Birmingham, Alabama. I love Jefferson County.
- And even at the state of Alabama, we just wrote another $500 million blank check for a mega prison that
Bills:
SB330
Keywords:
water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 923, senate, all
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
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- are companies in the state that are owned or controlled by foreign principals that are managed by Alabama
- principles that are managed by Alabama principles that are managed by Alabama residents<00:04:57.600
- Uh, and it's simply transparency so we know who owns these companies that are in Alabama operating.
- It is simply a transparency Alabama.
- companies that are in Alabama operating. companies that are in Alabama operating.
Keywords:
juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, SNAP, nutrition assistance, benefits theft, state reimbursement, food security
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- visitors from Gettysburg College, students from around the country and around the world visiting Alabama
- I grew up here in Alabama, but I went to Gettysburg and it was a transformative experience living there
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today, <00:05:18.880>Montgomery, visiting Alabama today, Montgomery, - visiting Alabama today, Montgomery, Selma,<00:05:19.759>
Birmingham, <00:05:20.320>a <00 - Chairman, he gives this time every year to those students who come down to Alabama. >> That's incredible
Keywords:
contraceptive rights, healthcare access, civil action, Attorney General, contraception enforcement, prostate cancer, health insurance, screening, high risk, cost-sharing, African American men, savings accounts, catastrophe, emergency funds, financial security, state laws, criminal justice, parole, Board of Pardons and Paroles, risk assessment
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- It may be an Alabama case.
- And so my questions for the citizens of Alabama, I'm sure they have questions.
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law, the way it is right now in Alabama law, the way it is right now in Alabama - capital as the way the current Alabama capital as the way the current Alabama statute<00:54:36.800
- trial lawyers well and the Alabama trial lawyers well and the Alabama association<01:12:23.760><
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Task Force on Homeowners and Commercial Property Insurance 9/10/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- The Alabama study done by Dr.
- they have now in Alabama over 70,000 fortified roofs in the state.
- Uh the Alabama study implementing that.
- Um the strengthen Alabama homes on that.
- talked about the University of Alabama talked about the University of Alabama study.<01:11:27.920
Summary:
The task force held its first meeting on the insurance affordability crisis affecting single-family housing, common interest communities, and multifamily rental housing. Members and staff introduced themselves, including representatives from insurers, the Department of Commerce, housing advocates, affordable housing developers, and HOA/community association interests. Representative Steve Elkins was elected chair by roll call vote with 10 members in favor, after discussion that the Senate appointee’s formal appointment had not yet arrived; the group noted the intent to later move to co-chair leadership once that appointment is finalized.
Staff reviewed the task force’s enabling statute and open meeting law requirements. The task force is charged with studying homeowners and commercial property insurance, property resilience and risk mitigation, liability laws and possible tort reform, notice and oversight issues, public reporting, and the state-supported insurance program, including possible expansion to a catastrophic reinsurance fund or self-insured pool. The final report is due February 15 and will go to the commissioners of commerce, housing finance, and employment and economic development, as well as relevant legislative committees. Members were also briefed on meeting logistics, a draft charter to be voted on at the second meeting, a resource page for shared materials, and the schedule of future meetings.
The Department of Commerce then gave an overview of Minnesota’s property and casualty insurance market. Commerce described its regulatory role, the state’s competitiveness test, and how homeowners insurance is often filed under a “file and use” process rather than prior approval. The presentation emphasized that homeowners coverage has been under pressure for years: insurers have lost money in many recent years, premiums have risen, some consumers are taking on more risk through higher deductibles or reduced coverage, and some are moving into the surplus market. Commerce also highlighted the impact of severe weather losses, the growth in premiums since 2014, and gaps in oversight for homeowners associations and related policies.
The meeting then shifted to brainstorming the problems the task force should address. Early discussion focused on climate and construction-related resilience, including hail and wind-driven rain damage, discontinued building materials, and whether stronger materials are reflected in insurance pricing. Members also raised the need to study programs like Alabama’s fortified roof model and Minnesota’s own Strengthen Minnesota Homes effort, along with questions about whether the construction industry is prepared to support broader resilience measures. No additional votes were taken during the discussion segment.
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- Alabama has been awarded $203 million per year in a 5-year program for the Alabama Rural Health Transformation
- And we have identified 11 initiatives to help rural Alabama with health care.
$203 <00:21:19.760>million Alabama has been awarded $203 million Alabama has been awarded- <00:21:32.080>
with initiatives to help rural Alabama with initiatives to help rural Alabama - three with the following the Alabama three with the following the Alabama Department<00:37:49.600
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- [Cut] Ladies and gentlemen, the Alabama Senate will now come to order.
- proceedings this morning, that You would be with us as we deliberate and work on behalf of the people of Alabama
- Welcome to the Alabama Senate.
- Welcome<00:15:54.240>
to <00:15:54.320>the <00:15:54.480>Alabama <00:15:54.800>- This is just those that come before the Alabama sunset committee.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. Early procedural motions were adopted without objection, including excusing absent senators, dispensing with the prior journal, and allowing bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The Senate then took up several confirmation reports from the Committee on Confirmations, unanimously confirming Ralph Foster, Andre Harrison, Katie Randall, Donna Jones, and Reetta McCannan to the State Textbook Committee for Social Studies.
The chamber also received a favorable report on Senate Bill 174 from the Transportation and Energy Committee, and later adopted a special order calendar from the Rules Committee. On the floor, the Senate passed a series of measures, including SB 104, which requires training for members of certain boards, commissions, and councils under the sunset law but was amended to exclude county and municipal boards; HB 59, a cleanup bill concerning the Certified Public Accountants Board; SB 8, authorizing the Emergency Management Agency to spend public funds on public information; SB 66, changing University of Monavalo board terms and related requirements, with an amendment protecting certain trustees appointed before January 1, 2027; SB 168, codifying limits on a reading technique and emphasizing the science of reading; SB 149, creating a temporary teaching certificate pathway for qualified military veterans; SB 46, adding a special driver’s license designation for individuals with invisible disabilities; and SB 90, addressing seafood dealer licenses and support for domestic seafood producers. Local bills including SB 175 and HB 84, HB 200, HB 201, HB 184, HB 203, HB 204, HB 205, HB 133, HB 134, HB 193, and HB 112 also advanced or passed, with several county-specific measures receiving BR adoption, final passage, and in one case certification.
Near the end of the meeting, leadership and members discussed severe weather and contingency plans for the coming week. Budget hearings scheduled for Monday were canceled and moved to Thursday, with the Senate planning to meet Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. if weather permits, or Wednesday if necessary. The Senate also received several House messages referring local bills to committee. The session adjourned after a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, January 27 at 3:00 p.m., with the journal left open to receive House messages.
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- Alabama. Well, and I respectfully disagree.
- I don't think I think it'll affect Alabama's first impression outside of Alabama.
- We have used the word "woman" 149 times in our Alabama laws when...
- We have used the word "woman" 149 times in our Alabama laws.
- In Alabama, we have common sense; we know what a woman is.
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
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- By passing this legislation, Alabama will be a leader in attracting these companies while ensuring that
- But it would have been 10 million dollars tax paid to Alabama.
- If I understand, assuming that company had actually been housed here in Alabama, that would have been
- the corporate taxes, I understand, for Alabama this year.
- for Alabama this year. for Alabama this year.
Bills:
HB483
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- Ladies and gentlemen, I'm from Moody, Alabama. I practice law in Moody, Alabama.
- Moody, Alabama is in St. Clair County, Alabama.
- I am a taxpayer of Fairfield, Alabama, and I just need some clarity because we're just now finding out
- problem, but I wasn't some if there's a problem, but I wasn't aware that I could call the state of Alabama
- will say here is that Birmingham Waterworks has some of the highest quality water in the state of Alabama
Bills:
SB330
Keywords:
water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 1136, house, all
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Education Policy
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Transcript Highlights:
- About $4 million in the past 20-plus years working on cleanup in the state of Alabama.
- Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, Dr. Anum.
- Alabama Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Fund Management Board, and our friend Mr.
- We hope you've had a good experience in the Alabama Senate.
- experience in the Alabama Senate. experience in the Alabama Senate.
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Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Jan 12th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
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- Until recently, he was the chief workforce officer for the state of Alabama.
- He was the chief workforce officer for the state of Alabama, so Nick understands the state and how we
- Why states like my own in Alabama and Arkansas have historically low labor force participation...
- That's nationally, not pointing a finger at Arkansas, Alabama, or anybody else.
- I think probably Alabama may be similar to us, but I think we have training deserts.
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Career and Technical Education, focused on integrating workforce, education, training, and human services systems. Moore argued that WIOA, Perkins, and ESSA should be aligned more closely, with fewer federal and state bureaucratic layers, more state flexibility, and a stronger emphasis on labor force participation, postsecondary attainment, and training tied to in-demand jobs. He said the federal agencies are moving toward combined plan timelines for 2026, encouraged states to pursue combined plans and waivers, and described efforts to streamline reporting, reduce administrative overhead, and expand tools such as integrated intake, cross-training, virtual and mobile service delivery, apprenticeship, and talent marketplaces.
Moore also emphasized accountability and outcomes, saying states should measure training-related employment, retention, and the share of funds going to direct services rather than administration. He criticized the current workforce system as too costly and ineffective, and said states should use primary labor market information, better wage records, and employer input to align training with actual job demand. Members asked about balancing flexibility with accountability, the role of employers versus postsecondary institutions, serving rural “training deserts,” state waivers, and data-sharing systems such as Mississippi’s workforce technology efforts. Moore said states can use waivers and technology to create common intake and co-enrollment across programs, and that enhanced wage records are key to better workforce planning.
The committee then received a separate update from DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Director Jay Hill on reimbursement rates for aging and adult behavioral health services. They said DHS had compiled more than 100 public comments, submitted a recommendation to the governor to hold current rates, and was awaiting executive review, which they estimated could take 30 to 60 days. Members asked about the timeline and the scope of the legislation requiring monthly reports. The meeting ended with notice of a later audit presentation scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Big Mac building.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Alabama seek recognition? Alabama seek recognition?
- Alabama is recognized. Alabama is recognized.
- The gentleman from Alabama, Mr. Palmer, The gentleman from Alabama, Mr.
- The gentleman from Alabama. reserve. The gentleman from Alabama.
- from Alabama is recognized. from Alabama is recognized.