Randy Scott

One action by the Alabama House of Representatives will definitely hold a special place in 2026. TODD STACEY: Members of the House of Representatives step back in history this week by meeting in the old House chamber of the State Capitol. The ceremonial session sets up lawmakers reelected in November to be the only House members to serve in three separate buildings. The Capitol, the current state House and the soon to be finished new state House across the street.

TODD STACEY: WE’VE REACHED THE HALFWAY MARK FOR THE 2026 REGULAR SESSION. LAWMAKERS IN THE HOUSE ARE STILL KEEPING UP A STEADY PACE HANDLING BUSINESS, AND AT TIMES THEY’VE HAD SOME LONG DISCUSSIONS DEALING WITH THEM. THAT MAY CHANGE OVER THE NEXT WEEKS OF THIS SESSION WITH PERSONNEL CHANGES. CAPITOL JOURNAL’S RANDY SCOTT REPORTS. RANDY SCOTT: TWO CLOSELY WATCHED BILLS HIT THE HOUSE FLOOR FOR DEBATE. THE FIRST, HOUSEBILL 360, SETS UP A NEW SECOND AMENDMENT SALES TAX HOLIDAY.