This resolution (SJR 32) is a ceremonial recognition by the Alabama Legislature, not a policy change. It formally congratulates the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) for being ranked #19 best public high school in America and #1 in Alabama for 2026 by Niche, based on academic performance, STEM focus, college preparation, and statewide rankings. The resolution highlights ASMS's unique status as Alabama's only residential public high school serving students from all 67 counties at no tuition cost. It has no binding effect or new requirements - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for the school's achievements.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 122) passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to honor Deloris Ann Foreman Cable on her 70th birthday. The resolution formally congratulates her for her 37-year career as an educator in Huntsville City Schools, her community service, and her family life. It contains no policy provisions or legislative changes - it is purely a symbolic tribute with no direct effect on laws or constituents. The resolution was introduced on February 12, 2026.
SB 306 authorizes Alabama's Class 1 municipalities (largest cities) to require property owners to register vacant residential or commercial buildings. Owners must register within 30 days of vacancy or ownership change, providing owner details and property information, and pay an initial registration fee plus annual supplemental fees. The law aims to address issues like blight, crime, and reduced property values by creating a city-wide database, enforcing maintenance standards, and compensating municipalities for costs linked to vacant properties. It excludes federal, state, and public property from the requirement.
SB 307 authorizes Alabama's Class 1 municipalities (like Birmingham or Montgomery) to create nonprofit community land trusts that provide affordable housing for low-income and moderate-income families. The trusts would lease land for 99 years to qualifying residents through long-term ground leases, ensuring housing remains affordable by restricting resale prices and requiring the trusts to be membership-based with publicly accessible meetings. The bill also allows trusts to acquire properties, make improvements, and qualify for property tax exemptions, while requiring boards of directors to include diverse community representation and housing experts. This directly affects residents who qualify as low-income (≤80% of HUD area median income) or moderate-income (≤120%) families seeking stable, long-term housing.
HB 443 establishes Alabama's process for appointing commissioners to represent the state at a potential national Article V Convention, which could propose U.S. constitutional amendments. It requires the Legislature to appoint three commissioners and three alternates via joint resolution, with strict qualifications (e.g., Alabama residency for five years, no federal lobbying/employment). Commissioners must follow specific instructions limiting their authority to amendments related to Alabama's 2015 application, cannot support altering states' voting rules or individual rights guarantees, and are paid at prorated legislative rates. The bill also creates recall procedures for misconduct and criminal penalties for exceeding authorized duties.
This is a symbolic resolution (SJR 31) commending Mackenzie Grace Stigile, a 20-month-old child, for reading 3,500 children's books in 2025. It recognizes her early literacy achievements, including vocabulary development and independent alphabet/number knowledge, as highlighted in the resolution's "whereas" clauses. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, offering the Stigile family a formal expression of legislative appreciation for Mackenzie's reading milestone. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic honor.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Alabama to establish a state lottery, repealing the current ban on lotteries in the state constitution. It would create a public corporation to operate the lottery, permitting draw-based and instant games using paper or plastic tickets (prohibiting video terminals), with revenue deposited into a dedicated trust fund and separately appropriated by the legislature annually. The bill also requires the Governor to negotiate a gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for activities on tribal trust lands under federal law. This amendment must be approved by voters before taking effect.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law. It formally commends the McGill-Toolen Catholic High School volleyball team for winning the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 7A State Championship - their fourth consecutive title. The resolution highlights their 47-2 season record, key players, and coach Kate Wood's leadership, but contains no policy changes or funding. It serves solely as an official expression of praise from the Alabama House of Representatives.
HB 449 establishes Alabama's state lottery system by creating the Alabama Lottery Corporation to operate and regulate lottery games. It sets up the Alabama Lottery Trust Fund, directing revenue to five specific uses: problem gambling treatment, college scholarships for public two-year and four-year institutions, cost-of-living raises for education employees, hospital operation grants, and tax credits for eligible residents. The bill also creates a Board of Directors to oversee the corporation, imposes advertising restrictions to limit appeals to minors, and increases criminal penalties for violations like selling tickets to minors or counterfeiting. This bill directly affects all Alabama residents through lottery participation and the allocation of lottery revenue to state programs.
HB 428 prohibits injecting and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells (including Class VI wells) without approval from the county or municipal governing body where the well is located. It requires applicants to pay a $50,000 fee, submit detailed documentation about their experience, finances, and legal history, and undergo a 45-day public awareness period with community meetings. Local governments must consider environmental impacts, community effects (like property values), infrastructure costs, and alignment with local development when deciding applications, with a 30-day review period after public hearings. The bill directly affects carbon storage companies seeking to build such facilities and gives local communities significant control over site approvals.
HB 453 requires all health insurance plans in Alabama - including private coverage, Medicaid, and public employee health plans - to cover breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy or cancer treatment. It ensures patients can choose their preferred surgeon (even outside their insurance network) and defines comprehensive coverage to include all necessary procedures for physical and psychological recovery. The bill sets rules for cost-sharing in private insurance and allows patients or healthcare providers to sue insurers who fail to comply, with enforcement by the Attorney General and Insurance Commissioner. The bill is currently pending in the House Insurance Committee as of February 12, 2026.
SB 297 requires Alabama hospitals and freestanding emergency departments to report quarterly to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) the number of hours physicians are physically present versus absent in emergency departments. ADPH must publish this data on its website in a searchable format, and hospitals must display real-time notices in the ER waiting room and on their website stating whether a physician is present (e.g., "A physician is physically present"). The bill defines "physically present" as a licensed physician on-site and immediately available for patient care, excluding telemedicine or off-site coverage. Hospitals violating these requirements may face license suspension or revocation, and the law takes effect July 1, 2026.
