SB 325 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Department of Commerce; Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute; references to applicable comprehensive statewide economic development strategic plan, revised; exemptions from state procurement law and contract review, provided

SB 325 (Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute Act) formally confirms and expands exemptions for the Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute (AIDT) within the Department of Commerce. It updates AIDT’s requirement to align building projects with the "comprehensive statewide economic development strategic plan" (replacing the prior "Strategic Workforce Plan"). The bill codifies AIDT’s existing exemptions from two state oversight processes: (1) review of contracts by the Legislative Contract Review Oversight Committee (including legal services), and (2) compliance with state procurement laws for supplies/services (excluding public works). These changes apply directly to AIDT, streamlining its operations for workforce development programs. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 17, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an enrolled version with minor formatting corrections and the addition of two new exemptions to the state procurement law. These changes clarify that the Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute (AIDT) is exempt from state procurement rules and legislative oversight, while also expanding the list of items that state agencies can buy without a competitive bidding process.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded by adding two new categories of exempted procurements: direct health care services provided by the Department of Public Health and the administration of health benefit plans by governmental bodies.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new exemption for direct health care services provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Added a new exemption for the administration of health benefit plans by governmental bodies and related supplies.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the bill number identifier from MS2QZ1H-2 to MS2QZ1H-3 and updated page headers from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled'.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the list of exempt items to include audio books, hardcopy books, and technical pamphlets, and added a requirement for periodic reports on AIDT procurements.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1312

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Committee

Re-referred to Committee in Second House (Economic Development and Tourism)

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (State Government)

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 916

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Singleton motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 915

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment Offered (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Introduced

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors