This bill establishes the State Energy Supply and Chemical Trade Stabilization Act to support Alabama's energy and chemical manufacturing sectors by addressing risks from global trade disruptions. It creates three main financial tools: a grant program with up to $2 million annually for facilities to mitigate trade-related losses and upgrade infrastructure, a refundable income tax credit covering 30% of qualifying investments capped at $2 million per year, and a low-interest loan program for site development and equipment. The legislation also forms a five-member board to assess trade vulnerabilities and recommend strategies for securing supply chains, with the department responsible for implementing rules and the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill authorizes Shelby County to sell gas, minerals, and other materials recovered from its public landfill to public or private buyers. The county must use competitive sealed bidding to award contracts for these sales, with agreements limited to a maximum of 20 years. All money earned from these sales must be deposited into the county's General Fund and used for solid waste collection, landfill maintenance, and other legally permitted purposes. The legislation takes effect on October 1, 2026.
This bill modifies Alabama's economic development laws to allow Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zones to be established within existing tax increment districts regardless of the district's size. It permits public entities to use ad valorem tax revenues collected within these districts to reimburse costs for acquiring land before the tax increment district was created. The legislation also includes technical updates to align the code with current language standards. These changes directly affect local governments, public entities, and developers involved in manufacturing projects and economic revitalization efforts.
This bill modifies rules for tax increment districts in the state, allowing major 21st Century Manufacturing Zones to be located within these districts regardless of the district's size. It specifically expands the list of eligible industries to include ship building, medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, computer, and aviation sectors. The legislation also permits the use of ad valorem tax revenues collected within these districts to support the designated manufacturing zones. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in economic development efforts by broadening which industries can benefit from tax increment financing.
This bill proposes to increase the probate recording fee in Wilcox County from five dollars to ten dollars for each real and personal property instrument filed with the county judge of probate. The change directly affects individuals and businesses in Wilcox County who submit documents for official recording, requiring them to pay the higher fee in addition to any other existing charges. By repealing previous fee-related acts from 1990 and 2001, the legislation establishes this new fee structure as the current standard for the county. The bill would take effect on June 1, 2026, allowing the county governing body to collect the increased amount for recording services.
This bill would reinstate a tax exemption for the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, allowing it to avoid paying state sales and use taxes on capital purchases like equipment and building materials through September 30, 2028. The legislation also permits individual counties and municipalities to choose whether to extend similar exemptions for the zoo at the local level. Currently, the zoo's tax exemption expired in September 2022, and this measure would restore that benefit to help the nonprofit organization manage its financial operations. The zoo would continue to pay all other applicable taxes and must submit annual reports to the state Department of Revenue regarding its tax-exempt sales.
This bill authorizes Autauga County, Alabama to collect two new taxes starting September 1, 2026, which will directly affect businesses and individuals operating in the county. The first provision adds a half of one percent sales and use tax on business activities, while the second establishes a three percent rental tax on leases of tangible personal property. All tax revenue collected under these provisions will go into the county general fund to support local government operations. The bill requires the county commission to create rules for collecting and administering the rental tax, following existing state procedures for the sales tax.
This bill provides up to $203 million in federal funding to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs for the Rural Health Transformation Program during fiscal year 2027. The money is divided among ten specific health initiatives, including support for electronic health records, rural healthcare services, maternal health, workforce development, cancer care, emergency medical services, and mental health programs. The legislation also establishes rules for carrying over unspent funds to the next fiscal year and requires approval from federal officials before any money can be moved between different initiatives.
This bill establishes the Automotive Supply Chain Resilience and Expansion Act to support Alabama's automotive industry against federal tariff disruptions. It creates several financial programs including a $10 million grant fund for companies facing tariff-related hardships, a tax credit and loan program for relocating or expanding supply chains, and an export assistance program to help businesses find new international markets. The legislation also allows state procurement agencies to adjust bidding rules to account for tariff costs and establishes a task force to monitor trade impacts and recommend policy responses. These measures are designed to help automotive manufacturers and suppliers maintain operations, retain jobs, and reduce reliance on tariff-affected imports.
This bill provides supplemental funding totaling up to $203 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to Alabama's Department of Economic and Community Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The money is allocated across ten specific health initiatives, including support for electronic health records, rural healthcare services, maternal and fetal health, workforce development, cancer care, emergency medical services, and mental health programs. The legislation also establishes procedures for carrying over unspent funds to the next fiscal year and outlines requirements for reallocation approval from state officials and federal agencies.
