SB 133 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Greene County; county racing commission, further provided; simulcast racing, pari-mutuel wagering, further provided

SB 133 increases annual pay for Greene County Racing Commission members to $25,000 and adds $50 per day for attending events. It removes the previous 313-day limit on racing days, raises annual racetrack license fees from $1,000 to $25,000, and requires license applicants to reside in Alabama. The bill also establishes a new local tax on race betting revenue and repeals rules about license suspensions and race manipulation. These changes directly affect racetrack operators, commission members, and Greene County’s revenue streams.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Feb 25, 2026

MINOR

The bill was updated from its introduced version to an engrossed version, incorporating minor formatting corrections and renumbering the sections. The most significant substantive change is the replacement of the previous liability protection clause with a new, more comprehensive immunity provision that explicitly shields commission members and staff from lawsuits for damages or injuries, provided the actions were within the scope of their duties and not intentional misconduct.

Scope change

The scope of liability protection was expanded to include officers, employees, and representatives, and the language was clarified to cover claims for property damage, personal injury, and other civil liabilities.

ENFORCEMENT

Replaced the old liability exemption text with a new, detailed immunity clause that protects commission members and staff from personal and official liability for claims arising from their official duties, unless the claim involves intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the bill title from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' and updated the internal document reference numbers to reflect the final version.

Reorganized the text structure, moving the immunity clause to a new section and renumbering the compensation and appointment sections accordingly.

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

Amendments

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Economic Development and Tourism)

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 603

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Chambliss motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 602

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Introduced

Tourism 1st Amendment Offered (Tourism)

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Introduced

Tourism 1st Amendment (Tourism)

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Re-referred to Committee in House of Origin (Tourism)

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation )

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors