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MONTGOMERY:     The 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature officially kicks into session on January 13 in Montgomery. They have 30 official days to meet. The end of the session is scheduled for March 17, 2026.

This is an election year. The legislators will get in and out in a hurry in order to be back in their respective districts to politic.

The Alabama Legislature has 35 Senators and 105 Representatives.  There are some scheduled committee hearings ongoing at this time and through the session.

In Houston County, our local legislative delegation members are:   Representative Paul Lee, Jeff Sorrells, Steve Close and Rick Rheem. Senators are Donnie Chesteen and Billy Beasley. They are in great positions which benefit this area and serve with honor and distinction.