Lawmakers pushed through a busy week of activity before heading into next week’s spring break. The Legislature will reconvene on March 31, with the next edition of the Capitol Retail Report set for April 3. Cash Rounding Bill Gains Momentum…
With the session entering its final stretch, lawmakers are balancing budget work with a full slate of policy proposals. Both the General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets advanced this week alongside several bills affecting retailers and consumers. Cash Rounding…
Lawmakers will return next week and move into the final third of the 2026 legislative session. With time growing short, bills that are just now being introduced will need to move quickly through the committee and floor process to have…
The Alabama Legislature has reached the halfway point of the 2026 Regular Session. As expected, the pace continues to accelerate, with several bills advancing to the opposite chamber and a number of new proposals introduced. Cash Acceptance Mandate Introduced Rep….
As lawmakers approach the halfway mark of the 2026 Regular Session, issues directly affecting Alabama retailers continue to take shape. Below is a recap of the latest developments. Bill to Remove Swipe Fees from Sales and Use Tax Calculations Carried…
The fifth week of the 2026 Legislative Session brought steady movement in both committee rooms and on the chamber floors, with several bills of interest to retailers advancing in the process. Legislation Pulled Following SSUT Lawsuit Withdrawal, New Distribution Bill…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabamians will have an opportunity to prepare for severe weather while saving money during the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, and runs through midnight Sunday, February…
While this legislative week may have felt a bit like Groundhog Day, with fewer bills directly impacting retailers, the Legislature continues to move at a steady pace. Below is a summary of the key measures Alabama Retail Association is tracking as…
Alabama Retail PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, is proud to announce its endorsements for the 2026 election cycle. The Alabama Retail PAC supports candidates who recognize the vital role retail plays in Alabama’s economy and believe…
By Richard I. Lehr, Esq. As January ends, there are new laws and regulations that have come into effect on both the national and state levels that retail businesses should be aware of, along with a few trends in employment…