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37 new bills introduced on March 5, 2026
Simplified sellers use tax, distribution of local funds modified
Omega Psi Phi Faternity Day, recognized
Alabama Real Estate Commission; license required for real estate wholesalers, real estate wholesalers and unsolicited real property solicitors must provide disclosures, Alabama Securities Commission, authorized to enforce, penalties imposed for violations
Money transmissions, transaction fee imposed for certain outgoing international wire transfers, income tax credit established to offset transaction fees imposed on taxpayer, reporting of certain suspicious cash transactions required, Securities Commission to enforce
Public education; screen-based instruction limited in kindergarten through fifth grade, State Board of Education required to adopt standards, Instructional Technology Task Force established
Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway, provided; civil penalties for violations, provided
Vehicle Protection Product Act; revised to include component parts of a vehicle
Child support; to require an individual convicted of driving under the influence to pay child support for the child of a victim under certain circumstances
Public institutions of higher education; faculty senates limited to advisory role, tenure policy required, review and dismissal of tenured faculty authorized, governing board authority over courses and curriculum provided
Taxation; Tigers for Tomorrow Exotic Animal Preserve, Incorporated, exempt from sales and use taxes
Mobile County; certain boards of water and sewer commissioners required to convey conservation easements on certain real property
Class 2 municipalities; sale of alcoholic beverages, restrictions amended
Mobile County; temporary judges of probate, appointment amended
Elections; straight political party voting, prohibited
Macon County; constitutional amendment, age limit to qualify for election or appointment as judge of probate increased to age 75
Perry County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendment
Public K-12 schools; required to adopt policies for broadcast of Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week during school hours
Foster parents; rights further provided for, right of intervention granted in certain circumstances
Guardians ad litem; duties further provided for
Autauga County; taxes, additional sales and use tax authorized, rental tax established
Department of Workforce; certain child labor law fees, boiler and pressure vessel exceptions and fees, and elevator safety standards, provided for; license renewal period extended; alterations to conveyances prohibited
Student Athlete Eligibility and Career Transition Act; tracking of public high school student academic and athletic progress; informing students of available paths post graduation; individualized transition plans; State Department of Education to develop implementation guidelines
Municipalities; business license for certain businesses in the building trade provided for
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Mobile County; local privilege tax on historical horse racing, levied
Pharmacy Benefits Manager regulation; to substitute "unaffiliated" pharmacy for "independent" pharmacy
Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions authorized based on achievement of performance goals and objectives
Mobile County; temporary judges of probate, appointment amended
Education; CHOOSE Act's athletic-eligibility nondiscrimination provision, enforcement mechanism established; private right of action established
Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway, provided; civil penalties for violations, provided
Clinton Adams, commended
Paul H. Reynolds, commended
Glenn Adrian Griggs, Sr., death mourned
Betty Louise Sigler, death mourned
Kathleen Peevy, celebrated
Roscoe Robinson, death mourned
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