HB 240 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Tuskegee University, appropriation

HB 240 provides $16.3 million from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the 2027 fiscal year to support its educational programs and operations. The bill requires Tuskegee to submit an operations plan and audited financial statements before funds are released, along with quarterly spending reports and a final year-end performance report. At least $2 million of the appropriation must be used for agricultural research and extension services. This funding supports Tuskegee University as a state-supported institution with a unique historical relationship to Alabama, distinct from public universities or private colleges.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 13, 2026

MINOR

The bill has been finalized and enrolled for signature, changing its status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled'. The core policy content regarding the $16.3 million appropriation to Tuskegee University, the required performance reports, and the October 1, 2026 effective date remains substantively unchanged from the introduced version. The primary differences are the addition of official certification signatures from the House Speaker and Senate President and minor formatting updates to the page headers.

TIMELINE

The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

TECHNICAL

Official certification lines were added at the end of the document, including signatures for the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, along with dates confirming passage by the House and Senate.

Page headers were updated to reflect the 'Enrolled' status and updated bill numbers, while the substantive text of the appropriation and reporting requirements remained identical.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1112

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Finance and Taxation Education)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 881

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means Education)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors