Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alabama · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 229: Coalition against domestic violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required

HB 229 appropriates $169,633 from Alabama’s State General Fund to the Coalition Against Domestic Violence for fiscal year 2027. The bill requires the Coalition to submit an operations plan and an audited financial report from fiscal year 2025 before receiving funds, along with quarterly updates on spending and progress and an annual performance report detailing services provided and costs. These reports must be submitted to the Director of Finance and forwarded to the Legislative Council. The funding is tied directly to accountability measures, ensuring transparency in how the money is used to support domestic violence services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $169,633 from State General Fund to fund Coalition Against Domestic Violence, supporting essential public service program through direct budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Alabama · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 145: Hospitals, private hospital assessment and Medicaid funding program sunset clause removed.

SB 145 removes the expiration date for a 6% tax that privately operated hospitals in Alabama pay on net patient revenue. This tax currently funds Medicaid payments to hospitals and was scheduled to end on September 30, 2028. The bill makes the tax permanent, ensuring ongoing funding for Medicaid hospital payments without a set termination date. It directly affects private hospitals, which will continue paying this assessment to support Medicaid program financing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves sunset clause for 6% hospital tax, ensuring permanent Medicaid funding via ongoing assessment on private hospitals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves sunset clause for hospital tax funding Medicaid payments, ensuring permanent support for Medicaid hospital financing and preventing funding cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid

passed · Alabama · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 123: Taxation; Cook Museum of Natural Science and the McWane Science Center, exempt from sales and use taxes

HB 123 exempts the Cook Museum of Natural Science and the McWane Science Center from paying state sales and use taxes. Local counties or municipalities may also choose to exempt these institutions from local sales and use taxes, following existing tax exemption procedures. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2026, providing tax relief for these specific educational institutions. This policy change directly affects the two museums' operational costs by removing a financial burden related to sales and use taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts educational museums from sales tax, providing direct tax relief per bill summary and subject classification.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Alabama · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 217: Fiscal Year 2026, General Fund supplemental appropriations

HB 217 provides supplemental funding for Alabama's fiscal year 2026 budget, allocating $114.6 million across multiple state agencies and funds. Key provisions include $50 million from the Strategic Energy Infrastructure Development Fund to the State Industrial Development Authority, $34 million from American Rescue Plan funds to the Department of Finance, and $35.1 million from the Legislative Council Fund for construction of a new State House. The bill also allocates funds to Alabama Medicaid, the Unified Judicial System for court operations, and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. These appropriations supplement existing budgets and are specifically designated for the 2026 fiscal year ending September 30. The bill does not create new policies but reallocates existing funds from various state and federal sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $114.6M for state agencies including Medicaid, funding essential programs per appropriations bill.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates $50M from Strategic Energy Infrastructure Development Fund to State Industrial Development Authority, directly funding energy infrastructure projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Alabama · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 238: Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027

HB 238 appropriates funds from Alabama's Education Trust Fund for public education support, maintenance, and development during fiscal year 2027 (ending September 30, 2027). It allocates specific amounts for programs like charter school startup grants ($31.5 million), arts education ($9.6 million), and school infrastructure debt service, with funding sources specified as Education Trust Fund contributions and other federal/local funds. The bill directs these funds to state education programs under existing budget laws, requiring accountability for efficient fund use. It does not create new programs but authorizes spending for current educational operations and capital projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $31.5M for charter schools and $9.6M for arts education from Education Trust Fund, directly funding public education programs per bill's specific appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $31.5M for charter startups, $9.6M for arts education, and infrastructure funding from Education Trust Fund to support public education programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget School Choice School Funding

in committee · Alabama · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 231: Emergency medical transport providers assessment, sunset clause removed

HB 231 removes the expiration date for a quarterly assessment paid by emergency medical transport providers in Alabama. Currently, this assessment (based on providers' revenue from emergency transports) funds Medicaid enhancements for emergency services and ends on July 1, 2028. The bill makes this assessment permanent, requiring providers to continue paying it indefinitely. It directly affects all emergency medical transport providers operating in Alabama who currently pay this fee. The key mechanism is the permanent quarterly calculation tied to providers' prior fiscal quarter revenue, without a set end date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes assessment permanent to fund Medicaid emergency services, sustaining revenue for essential programs without tax increases on general population.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill makes assessment permanent to fund Medicaid emergency services enhancements, ensuring ongoing healthcare funding for emergency medical transport providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Alabama · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 175: Income tax; credit for donation to food banks.

HB 175 creates a state income tax credit for Alabama farmers and food establishments that donate safe-to-eat farm products (like fruits, vegetables, dairy, or meat) to qualifying food banks. Donors can claim a credit equal to 15% of the donated food's value (capped at $5,000 per year), calculated using federal tax rules for charitable food donations. The credit is limited to $2 million total statewide annually and expires after the 2031 tax year, with applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the cap is reached. The bill takes effect in 2027 and aims to encourage food donations without requiring recipients to pay for the donations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for food donations, providing tax relief to incentivize charitable giving to food banks, supporting public service funding through fiscal incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Alabama · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 360: 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday created; to exempt certain items from sales tax during the last weekend of August

HB 360 creates an annual sales tax holiday for firearms, ammunition, and specific hunting gear (like archery equipment, holsters, and suppressors) during the last weekend of August each year. This exempts the state sales tax on these purchases, directly affecting consumers buying these items during that period. Counties and municipalities may also choose to exempt local sales taxes on the same items during the holiday. The holiday runs from 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday in August until 12:00 a.m. on the following Sunday. Local governments must adopt opt-in resolutions by June 1 each year to participate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax exemption for firearms/ammo, providing temporary tax relief during sales holiday95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Alabama · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 285: Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant program established, new fund created, distribution of rent and royalties of federal coal lease sales

HB 285 establishes a grant program to fund economic and workforce development initiatives in Alabama's coal-impacted communities using revenues from federal coal lease sales. The bill creates a dedicated "Renewing Coal-Impacted Communities Act Fund" in the state treasury, which will receive rent and royalty payments from federal coal leases starting January 1, 2027. Grants can support workforce training, infrastructure improvements, community development projects, and operations of the Alabama Surface Mining Commission. The program targets designated coal-impacted areas - including Fayette, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties - and requires an advisory committee with local community representation to review applications and recommend funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund from federal coal lease revenues to finance economic development grants, advancing fiscal management through targeted budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates dedicated fund for workforce training grants in coal-impacted communities, directly advancing employment development through targeted funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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signed · Alabama · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 237: Education Opportunities Reserve Fund transfers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026

HB 237 transfers $362.45 million from Alabama's Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund to the RAISE Fund for the 2026 fiscal year, with $137.55 million specifically allocated to 13 public higher education institutions. The funding supports start-up or transitional programs at Alabama's public colleges and universities to expand student educational opportunities. Institutions like the University of Alabama System ($31.8 million), Auburn University ($15.3 million), and Alabama Community College System ($51.3 million) receive targeted allocations for these initiatives. The bill redirects existing reserve funds without creating new taxes or spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $362M from education reserve to fund public higher ed programs, increasing state appropriations for essential education services.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTransfers $362M to RAISE Fund, $137.55M to 13 public colleges for new programs expanding student educational opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education