HB 97 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Geographic Information Technology; to recognize the Geographic Information Executive Council, the Geographic Information Program Office, the Advisory Committee, and to provide for coordination with the 911 Board

HB 97 establishes the Alabama Geographic Information Executive Council and the Alabama Geographic Information Program Office (GIS Office) to coordinate the collection and management of geographic information system (GIS) data across state agencies. The bill formalizes existing structures created by executive order and requires the GIS Office - which serves as the Council's operating arm - to coordinate with the 911 Board, which maintains GIS data for emergency 911 services. This coordination aims to improve data accuracy, reduce duplication of efforts, and support public safety by aligning state GIS resources with emergency response needs. The bill amends existing law to clarify the roles of these entities and ensure consistent GIS data management for government operations and emergency services.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 3, 2026

MINOR

The bill was updated from an introduced draft to an engrossed version, expanding its scope to include the creation of a new State Geographic Information Officer and an advisory committee. The text was also updated to reflect the full, expanded list of council members and corrected formatting errors from the introduction process.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to formally establish a State Geographic Information Officer and an advisory committee, which were not explicitly named in the original introduced version.

SCOPE

Added the creation of a State Geographic Information Officer and an advisory committee to the bill's purpose and structure.

REQUIREMENT

Expanded the list of Executive Council members to include additional state directors and secretaries, such as the Director of the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center and the Secretary of the State Office of Information Technology.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting inconsistencies, including page headers, bill numbering, and the alignment of legislative text.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (State Governmental Affairs)

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 727

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 726

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Introduced

State Government Engrossed Substitute Offered (State Government)

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (State Government)

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Government)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors