This bill is a resolution honoring Glenn Adrian Griggs, Sr., who passed away on February 8, 2026, at age 71. It formally records the House's sadness over his death and offers tribute to his life as a community member, mentor, and family man. The resolution highlights his service to local communities, his involvement in music and sports coaching, and his dedication to family and education. It expresses sympathy to his family and acknowledges his legacy of faith and service.
This bill designates March 17, 2026, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Day in the State of Alabama. It recognizes the organization's history, noting it was founded in 1911 and has 33 chapters in Alabama. The resolution also acknowledges specific fraternity leaders in Alabama and presents a copy to the state representative. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or government operations.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kathleen Peevy of Brewton, Alabama, on the occasion of her 100th birthday. It formally recognizes her life accomplishments, including her career as a telephone operator, her community involvement, and her extensive family. The resolution offers congratulations and expresses the legislature's high regard for her many contributions to her family and community.
This bill is a resolution honoring Roscoe Robinson, a prominent gospel and soul music artist who passed away in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 26, 2026. The measure formally records the House's sadness at his death and celebrates his life, noting his contributions to gospel quartet music and his transition into secular soul and rhythm & blues. It highlights his career spanning over seven decades, his work with groups like The Blind Boys of Alabama, and his role as a mentor in the Birmingham gospel community. The resolution serves as a tribute to his artistic legacy and impact on American music rather than establishing new policy or regulations.
This bill is a resolution honoring Betty Louise Sigler, a retired educator from Mobile, Alabama, who passed away on March 1, 2026. It formally records the House of Representatives' sadness over her death and offers tribute to her life as a teacher, mother, and community member. The resolution acknowledges her contributions to education and her personal legacy, while extending sympathy to her surviving family members. No new laws or policies are established by this measure.
SB 261 establishes a new standard for modifying child custody orders in Alabama, requiring courts to find both a material change in circumstances and that the modification is in the child's best interest. It replaces common law rules with a two-part test and specifies 10 factors courts must consider, including the child's emotional/physical needs, parental capacity to meet those needs, stability of home environments, and evidence of domestic violence or substance abuse. The law applies to all custody arrangements (sole, primary, or joint) and explicitly prohibits requiring parents to prove modifications outweigh environmental disruption. This bill directly affects parents seeking custody changes and courts handling such cases, effective October 1, 2026.
HB 452 extends and increases a state tax credit for owners of certified historic properties who make qualified rehabilitation improvements. It directly affects property owners and developers working on historic buildings that meet state certification standards. The bill raises the annual credit amount and increases the total funding cap from $20 million to $300 million per year for this program. This change allows more property owners to claim the credit while expanding the state's annual investment in historic preservation.
HB 438 reinstates a check-off option on Alabama income tax returns for donations to Victims of Crime and Leniency, Inc. (VOCAL), which provides support to crime victims. It also removes check-off options for organizations whose contributions were previously rescinded and consolidates all remaining tax check-off provisions into a single section of law. Alabama residents who file state income tax returns can select this check-off to direct a portion of their refund to VOCAL or other designated programs. The bill updates the tax code to reflect current check-off recipients and removes outdated provisions.
SB 251 updates Alabama's tax abatement and incentive programs by removing outdated references to the 2012 *Accelerate Alabama Strategic Economic Development Plan* and replacing them with current terminology from the *Alabama Jobs Act*. It also aligns the industry classification system (NAICS codes) used to determine eligibility for these programs with the latest 2022 version, affecting businesses seeking tax benefits. The bill makes technical revisions to existing tax code language to reflect these updates, without creating new programs or changing eligibility criteria. This is a procedural update to ensure state tax law references remain current and accurate for businesses and local governments administering these programs.
SB 105 requires all Alabama counties and municipalities to publish their annual financial statements, audits, monthly expenditures, and budgets online by September 30 each year. These documents must be posted in a prominent location on the local government's official website, or on the website of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama or Alabama League of Municipalities if no official site exists. The bill mandates this transparency measure to make local government finances more accessible to residents. It will take effect on October 1, 2028.
SB 83 updates Alabama's guardianship and conservatorship laws to improve oversight and protections. It requires court-appointed guardians ad litem for minors or vulnerable adults to complete mandatory training before serving, mandates court representatives to investigate allegations in certain cases, and allows temporary or emergency appointments to prevent harm to an adult's health, safety, or finances. The bill also sets clear notice requirements (10-14 days before hearings) and specifies procedures for moving cases from probate to circuit court. These changes directly affect adults seeking guardianship/conservatorship, minors, and courts handling these sensitive proceedings.
SB 87 extends the time limit for filing lawsuits against real estate appraisers and complaints to the Board of Real Estate Appraisers from three years to five years. This change directly affects property owners who may seek legal action for appraisal errors and appraisers facing potential claims. The bill modifies existing civil procedure law by updating the statute of limitations period for these specific cases. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee (as of February 2026) and has not yet become law.
