SB 243 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Jefferson County, pistol permits further provided for

SB 243 sets a $7.50 annual fee for pistol permits in Jefferson County, with a $37.50 fee for five-year permits. The bill specifies how these fees are split: $4.50 goes to a retirement system, $0.50 to the sheriff's fund, and $2.50 to a new Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Office Fund. If the Legislative Delegation Fund exceeds $120,000, excess funds must be distributed to public schools based on student enrollment (using 2013-2014 data) for school operations and security. The bill affects Jefferson County pistol permit holders and county finances, with no changes to permit eligibility or requirements.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Jefferson County Legislation)
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 838
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Jefferson County Legislation)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Rodger Smitherman
Rodger Smitherman
DDemocratic
AL
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