CNN Week 5 – Busy Three-Day Week – AREC Sunset, Economic Incentives and Fentanyl

CNN Week 5 – Busy Three-Day Week – AREC Sunset, Economic Incentives and Fentanyl

The fifth week of the 2023 Legislative Session saw a busy 3 days including economic incentives, cell phone bans in cars, tax cuts, tax sales, and more. Read more for a ...
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Capitol News and Notes – Week 4 – Spring Break and a Look Ahead

Capitol News and Notes – Week 4 – Spring Break and a Look Ahead

The fourth week of the 2023 Legislative Session saw the legislators out for Spring Break last week. Continue reading for a brief summary of what is expected. 
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CNN - Week 3 - Budgets Filed

CNN - Week 3 - Budgets Filed

Govenor's budgets, occupational tax reduction bill, and an increase for mortgage and deed fee all in week three. Learn more about what we heard this past week and what is to ...
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CNN – Week 2 – REALTOR® Day and Special Session Ends

CNN – Week 2 – REALTOR® Day and Special Session Ends

What a week for week two of the legislative session! REALTOR® Day was a resounding success and was attended by hundreds of REALTORS® and elected officials. Read more to learn about ...
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CNN: Week 1 – Progress in Special Session

CNN: Week 1 – Progress in Special Session

The 2023 regular legislative session kicked off last week and immediately was put on hold. As expected, the Governor called a legislative special session in her State of the State address ...
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2023 Legislative Session Preview From Public Policy Chair Senia Johnson

2023 Legislative Session Preview From Public Policy Chair Senia Johnson

The 2023 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature begins today and, under state law, can last up to 105 calendar days, or until June 20th. Here is a preview of the ...
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CNN - End of Session Recap

CNN - End of Session Recap

The 2022 Regular Legislative Session came to a close on Thursday, April 7, when lawmakers adjourned sine die minutes before midnight.
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CNN Week 11 – Sine Die and Commissioner Barran Confirmed for New Term

CNN Week 11 – Sine Die and Commissioner Barran Confirmed for New Term

The 2022 Regular Legislative Session ended last week, adjourning sine die just before midnight on Thursday, April 7. Week 11 saw three legislative days instead of the anticipated four, as legislators ...
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CNN Week 10 – First-Time Homebuyer Renewal Bill Passes!

CNN Week 10 – First-Time Homebuyer Renewal Bill Passes!

The Alabama Legislature’s tenth week in regular session is complete, with only four legislative days remaining. Legislative leadership has strongly hinted that this week will be the last week, using four ...
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Federal Legislative & Regulatory Updates Pertinent to REALTORS®

Federal Legislative & Regulatory Updates Pertinent to REALTORS®

Since the Legislature was on break last week, Alabama REALTORS® thought it would be a good time to update members on things going on at the federal level. Here is a ...
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