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The Alabama Legislature

2026 Regular Session

Senator Robert Stewart (D)

Senate District 23
Robert StewartDemocrat|Senate District 23

Profile

Counties
Butler County, Clarke County, Conecuh County, Dallas County, Lowndes County, Monroe County, Perry County, Wilcox County
Address
11 S Union Street Suite 738 Montgomery, AL 36130
Email
robert.stewart@alsenate.gov
Phone
(334) 261-0860
District Address
No District Address Listed No City Listed, AL No ZIP Code Listed
District Office
None Listed
District Phone
None Listed

Bio

Robert L. Stewart is a native of the historic Selma, Alabama. Earning an academic scholarship to Tuskegee University, he was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in May 2012. In July 2016, he earned a master’s degree from Kennesaw State University. He is engaged in the community by serving as a board member of All Abroad Inc., Steward Board of Shaw Temple AME Zion Church, Urban League Young Professionals, Charter Member of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (Selma Chapter), and life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Most recently, he was honored by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) as the 2019 Outstanding Young Alumni of the Year for Tuskegee University. Additionally, he is a 2019 graduate of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute Boot Camp (which is based in Washington D.C. and trains emerging leaders for public service). Currently, he is employed as a Tax Policy Lobbyist for Public Citizen, Inc. a Washington D.C. Think Tank, focused on Consumer Protection and advocacy. In November 2022 He was elected Alabama State Senator representing District 23.
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Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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Children and Youth Health
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Finance and Taxation General Fund
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Healthcare
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State Governmental Affairs
Member
Sunset Committee
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Tourism
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Transportation and Energy
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Alabama Rural Broadband Oversight Committee
Member
Information Technology Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee
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Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Finances and Budget
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Water Policy And Management Joint Legislative Committee
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Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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Children and Youth Health
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Finance and Taxation General Fund
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Healthcare
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State Governmental Affairs
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Sunset Committee
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Tourism
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Transportation and Energy
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Alabama Rural Broadband Oversight Committee
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Information Technology Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee
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Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Finances and Budget
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Water Policy And Management Joint Legislative Committee
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LegislationTitleStatusLast ActionLast Action Date
SJR642026 Regular Session
Jo Ann Blackmon Bland, death mourned
Enacted
Enacted
3/4/2026
SJR1142026 Regular Session
Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter, commended
Enacted
Enacted
4/15/2026
SB1222026 Regular Session
Sunset law; State Board of Registration for Foresters continued until October 1, 2030
Enacted
Enacted
2/26/2026
SB1262026 Regular Session
Sunset law; Alabama Private Investigation Board continued until October 1, 2028
Enacted
Enacted
2/26/2026
SB1312026 Regular Session
County subdivisions; developer transfers to immediate family members, subdivision regulation exceptions limited to 24 months
Read Second Time in Second House
Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar
1/29/2026
SB1352026 Regular Session
Private sector employers and employees; to create the Alabama Retirement Savings Program for the purpose of promoting greater retirement savings for private sector employees
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
1/13/2026
SB1612026 Regular Session
Criminal procedure; post-conviction DNA testing procedures of inmates, further provided
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
1/14/2026
SB1712026 Regular Session
Minimum wage; established, small business exempted
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
1/15/2026
SB1762026 Regular Session
Retirement benefits, circuit clerks authorized to participate in supernumerary program and Employees' Retirement System based on separate years of service
Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin
Currently Indefinitely Postponed
4/7/2026
SB2322026 Regular Session
Volunteer fire departments; authorized to deposit funds with financial institutions
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
1/29/2026
SB2902026 Regular Session
Elections; voting rights restoration process revised; Alabama Voting Rights Act Commission established to prevent discrimination in voting; duties and membership provided; Secretary of State required to establish database on election administration
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
2/10/2026
SB3012026 Regular Session
Perry County; new voting center established
Enacted
Enacted
3/10/2026
SB3272026 Regular Session
Employee drug testing; employee notice requirements revised
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
2/25/2026
SJR282025 Regular Session
Lannie's BBQ, commended
Enacted
Enacted
3/6/2025
SJR502025 Regular Session
April as Second Chance Month, Recognized
Enacted
Enacted
4/15/2025

SJR642026 Regular Session

Senate Joint Resolution

Jo Ann Blackmon Bland, death mourned

Status: Enacted

Last Action: 3/4/2026 Enacted

SJR1142026 Regular Session

Senate Joint Resolution

Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter, commended

Status: Enacted

Last Action: 4/15/2026 Enacted

SB1222026 Regular Session

Occupational Licensing Boards

Sunset law; State Board of Registration for Foresters continued until October 1, 2030

Status: Enacted

Last Action: 2/26/2026 Enacted

SB1262026 Regular Session

Occupational Licensing Boards

Sunset law; Alabama Private Investigation Board continued until October 1, 2028

Status: Enacted

Last Action: 2/26/2026 Enacted

SB1312026 Regular Session

Property & Estates

County subdivisions; developer transfers to immediate family members, subdivision regulation exceptions limited to 24 months

Status: Read Second Time in Second House

Last Action: 1/29/2026 Read for the Second Time and Placed on the Calendar

SB1352026 Regular Session

Retirement

Private sector employers and employees; to create the Alabama Retirement Savings Program for the purpose of promoting greater retirement savings for private sector employees

Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Last Action: 1/13/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

SB1612026 Regular Session

Criminal Procedure

Criminal procedure; post-conviction DNA testing procedures of inmates, further provided

Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Last Action: 1/14/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

SB1712026 Regular Session

Labor & Employment

Minimum wage; established, small business exempted

Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Last Action: 1/15/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

SB1762026 Regular Session

Retirement

Retirement benefits, circuit clerks authorized to participate in supernumerary program and Employees' Retirement System based on separate years of service

Status: Indefinitely Postponed in House of Origin

Last Action: 4/7/2026 Currently Indefinitely Postponed

SB2322026 Regular Session

Public Safety & Emergencies

Volunteer fire departments; authorized to deposit funds with financial institutions

Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Last Action: 1/29/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

SB2902026 Regular Session

Elections, Voting, & Campaigns

Elections; voting rights restoration process revised; Alabama Voting Rights Act Commission established to prevent discrimination in voting; duties and membership provided; Secretary of State required to establish database on election administration

Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Last Action: 2/10/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

SB3012026 Regular Session

Perry County

Perry County; new voting center established

Status: Enacted

Last Action: 3/10/2026 Enacted

SB3272026 Regular Session

Labor & Employment

Employee drug testing; employee notice requirements revised

Status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Last Action: 2/25/2026 Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

SJR282025 Regular Session

Senate Joint Resolution

Lannie's BBQ, commended

Status: Enacted

Last Action: 3/6/2025 Enacted

SJR502025 Regular Session

Senate Joint Resolution

April as Second Chance Month, Recognized

Status: Enacted

Last Action: 4/15/2025 Enacted

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