Bonding authorities; authorize Legislature to participate on bonding authorities; constitutional amendment
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the Alabama Legislature to participate in any authority that issues bonds or takes on debt. Under this change, the Legislature could pass laws enabling full legislative involvement in bonding authorities, including the power to override decisions to issue bonds or incur debt. The amendment would require voter approval through a statewide election before it becomes part of the state constitution. If passed, this would give lawmakers direct control over debt-related decisions that currently may be made by other authorities. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been fully debated or voted on.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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2
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1
Committee
1
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Fiscal Responsibility)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Danny Garrett
RRepublican
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