Public Blockchain, creation of; inclusion of certain state expenditures.

SB 284 requires Alabama state agencies to publish all public payments over $1,000 (such as vendor contracts or services) to a public blockchain ledger starting October 1, 2030. It mandates the Department of Finance to create a strategic plan by September 2027, including implementation recommendations, which must be approved by the Governor by December 2027. The bill does not require exclusive use of blockchain technology for tracking state spending but establishes a timeline for transparency in public financial records.