Alabama Lawmakers Pass Major Bills, Governor's Signature Next

0:00Alabama lawmakers are wrapping up their 2026 legislative session with several major bills clearing the final hurdles just in time. Key measures on state infrastructure safety, local municipal annexations, and regional government operations have passed both chambers either, becoming law, or heading straight to the governor's desk for a signature. These winds mean real changes ahead, like beefed up safety standards for roads and bridges, fewer rules on how cities expand, and smoother admin for, multi-county setups, lawmakers hustle to get them over the line before the clock runs out. Folks in Alabama are feeling the momentum, as these fixes tackle everyday headaches from crumbling infrastructure to local turf wars. Communities have pushed hard for this stability, and now it's locked in, promising less red tape and safer travels. Not everything's done though, proposals for targeted retail tax breaks and tougher penalties on driving violations are still stuck in committees or waiting on final votes.

1:02Expect some last-minute drama as the session closes. With the gavel about to drop, eyes turn to the governor for those final knots, setting the stage for how Alabama rolls into the rest of the year. Birmingham News today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey, with the story.