SB 289 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Growing Alabama Act amended to allow sites owned by more than one local economic development organization to qualify

SB 289 amends Alabama's Growing Alabama Act to allow tax credits for site improvements when the site is owned by multiple local economic development organizations, provided all parties listed on the deed are eligible applicants. Previously, only sites owned by a single organization qualified for these tax credits. The bill removes the single-ownership requirement, enabling joint applications from multiple eligible organizations to fund infrastructure improvements. This directly affects local economic development groups and businesses that may benefit from improved sites funded through these credits.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 6 edits · Apr 16, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and enrolled, incorporating substantive changes to expand eligibility for tax credits under the Growing Alabama Act. The most significant update is the addition of 'state economic development organizations' to the list of eligible applicants, alongside local organizations. The bill also clarifies definitions for inland ports and intermodal facilities and adds new requirements for economic impact reports for specific capital improvements.
Scope change
The scope of eligible applicants was expanded to include state-level economic development organizations in addition to local ones.
ELIGIBILITY

Added 'state economic development organization' as an eligible applicant for Growing Alabama tax credits, expanding the pool of organizations that can apply for funding.

Added a new category for site improvements in low-income communities as a qualifying use for funding.

DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'inland port' and 'intermodal facility' to clarify which sites qualify for the program.

Updated the definition of 'site' to explicitly include property owned by multiple local economic development organizations.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that applications for capital improvements at inland ports or intermodal facilities must include an economic impact report.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting errors and merged fragmented text from the introduction stage into the final enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1320
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Economic Development and Tourism)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 644
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Finance and Taxation Education)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Bobby Singleton
DDemocratic
AL
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