2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Seven

Gulf of America Act - This week, the House passed legislation renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” for state and local government use after a long debate on the House floor Tuesday evening. The bill, sponsored by Representative David Standridge, requires agencies to use the new term in official materials where practical. Supporters of the legislation said the change aligns Alabama with federal directives and neighboring states already using the term.... By: Maynard Nexsen