With the 2026 Alabama Legislature starting up again on Jan. 13, it might be good to see where we’ve been before we look at where we’re going. Last year’s session convened on Feb. 4, and adjourned May 14 (sine die). Currently, the Legislature is Republican controlled, with a GOP supermajority in both chambers. Across roughly 30 legislative days, lawmakers debated, amended, and passed hundreds of bills.

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Cliff Williams / The Outlook Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett opens a box with a provisional ballot during last month's canvassing to ce…

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Cliff Williams / The Outlook The public looks over individual box results from the primary election in Tallapoosa County Tuesday night at the …

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Cliff Williams / The Outlook Ballots and election material from the Alexander City Army National Guard are received at the Tallapoosa County C…