First ACCA priority bill of 2026 Session signed into law
This past Wednesday, ACCA’s priority legislation related to county subdivision regulation (House Bill 140 by Rep. Chris Sells and Sen. Robert Stewart) was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. Effective October 1, Act 2026-49 makes a minor adjustment to the “family exception” in county subdivision regulation by clarifying that transfers to non-immediate family members within 24 months of an immediate family transaction are not exempt from regulation. You can read the new law in its entirety here.
Another County Advocacy Day to be held tomorrow
The second ACCA County Advocacy Day of the 2026 Regular Session will take place tomorrow, February 17. Nearly 50 county leaders are slated to travel to Montgomery for the event, during which participants will receive a briefing on legislation impacting counties, meet with state lawmakers, and ensure that the ONE Voice of county government is both seen and heard on Goat Hill. More Advocacy Days are scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, and county leaders are encouraged to visit the County Family online community today to register for at least one.
NACo Legislative Conference to take place February 21-24
The National Association of Counties (NACo) 2026 Legislative Conference will kick off this Saturday in Washington, D.C., and bring together nearly 2,000 county officials from across the nation to discuss the latest federal policy issues impacting county government — from infrastructure and public safety to workforce development, economic resilience and more. Throughout the conference, attendees will expand their knowledge of emerging issues, explore opportunities for collaboration with federal partners, connect with colleagues from across the country and play an active role in shaping NACo’s national advocacy agenda for the year ahead. To view the 2026 conference agenda, click here.
*Note: All county leaders attending this year’s conference are reminded to participate in the Alabama Delegates Caucus, which will take place Sunday, February 22, from 5-6 p.m. at the Washington Hilton.
ACCA offices closed today
The ACCA offices will be closed today, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The Association offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 17.