Local Legislation

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Henry County to collect a temporary property tax to fund public school projects in the city of Headland. The tax would apply only to taxable property located south of Sandy Creek and would be set at a rate of three mills per dollar of assessed value. Revenue from the tax would be restricted exclusively to public school purposes for Headland projects and would be collected from October 1, 2027, through September 30, 2034. The amendment requires voter approval through a special election before it can take effect.

This bill proposes to expand the corporate limits of the City of Valley in Chambers County, Alabama, by adding five specific parcels of land to the municipality. The expansion includes properties located along Langdale-Riverview Road, County Highway 87, and West Point-Columbus Road, with detailed legal descriptions for each tract. If passed, the affected landowners would become part of the city's jurisdiction, subjecting the properties to municipal services and regulations. The bill is a local legislative measure focused on municipal boundary adjustments rather than broader policy changes.

This bill establishes a new 4% lodging tax in Washington County, Alabama, that applies to hotels, motels, inns, and other businesses renting rooms to transient guests. The tax covers the cost of the room and any personal property or services included in the charge, but excludes items already taxed under state law and rentals lasting 30 continuous days or more. Revenue collected from this tax will be deposited into the Washington County General Fund, and the county commission will be responsible for administering and enforcing the tax. The legislation takes effect on September 1, 2026.

This bill creates the Lauderdale County Economic Development Authority to support existing businesses, attract new industries, and coordinate economic development efforts across the county. The authority will be governed by a five-member board appointed by the county commission, which can hire an executive director and manage funds through a new Economic Development Authority Fund. To finance these efforts, the bill authorizes the county commission to levy an additional sales and use tax of up to 0.75 percent, with proceeds deposited into the fund and exempting already tax-exempt businesses from the new tax. The legislation takes effect on October 1, 2026.

This bill authorizes law enforcement officers in Crenshaw County to take individuals with mental illness into protective custody when they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others. The officer must transport the person to a hospital or treatment facility for evaluation, and if the individual does not consent, reasonable force may be used. The person must be released within 72 hours unless a judge orders further treatment, and the custody is not considered an arrest or criminal charge. Law enforcement officers and medical providers acting in good faith under this bill receive immunity from civil liability.