Governor of Alabama

Kay Ivey

Republican · Alabama

74th Governor of Alabama, in office since 2017. First elected as Lieutenant Governor in 2010. Oldest sitting U.S. governor. Focus on workforce development, infrastructure, and attracting major manufacturers like Mazda Toyota and Hyundai to the state.

Record

Traditional conservative governor focused on economic development, workforce training, and fiscal responsibility. Signed legislation restricting abortion and expanding concealed carry rights. Secured billions in manufacturing investment for Alabama.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• AL HB 166 — FOCUS Act (Signed into law, May 14, 2025)
  Restricts student smartphone use during the instructional day in Alabama public K-12 schools (bell-to-bell) and sets uniform statewide cell-phone policy requirements.
• AL FY2026 ETF/GF — FY 2026 Education Trust Fund & General Fund Budgets (Signed into law, May 9, 2025)
  Signed Alabama's record FY 2026 Education Trust Fund (~$12.4B) and General Fund budgets, supporting K-12 raises, the CHOOSE Act education-savings program, mental-health investments, and Medicaid stability.
• AL SB 79 — What Is a Woman Act (Signed into law, Mar 19, 2025)
  Codifies state-law definitions of 'man,' 'woman,' 'father,' 'mother,' and related terms based on biological sex.

Executive orders & directives

• AL EO 742 — Opt-In to Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program (In effect, Jan 30, 2026)
  Signed Executive Order No. 742 confirming Alabama's participation in the federal Education Freedom Scholarship Tax Credit program created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (effective January 2027).

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