Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

died · Alabama · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 334: Shelby County; sale of solid waste commodities authorized, distribution of proceeds provided for

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes sale of landfill materials with proceeds deposited into county General Fund, increasing revenue for waste management and fiscal management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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signed · Alabama · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 569: Autauga County; taxes, additional sales and use tax authorized, rental tax established

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new local taxes to fund county general operations, directly advancing fiscal management and budget revenue for local government.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget

signed · Alabama · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 609: Weatherization assistance; authorize ADECA to contract with certain nonprofit corporations to administer program; source of funds to Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund expanded; household income threshold to qualify for assistance revised

This bill updates Alabama's weatherization assistance program by allowing the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to hire nonprofit organizations to manage the program. It expands how money can be added to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund, including through private donations and interest earnings, and prevents unused funds from returning to the general state budget. The income limit for qualifying households is adjusted to 125% of the poverty level, while also maintaining eligibility for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children. Nonprofit groups must meet specific requirements, such as tax-exempt status and conflict of interest policies, to administer the assistance. These changes take effect on June 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands funding sources for weatherization assistance program and prevents unused funds from returning to general budget, strengthening state program administration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

passed · Alabama · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 634: Washington County; lodging tax, levied and proceeds distributed

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new lodging tax to generate revenue for county general fund, directly advancing fiscal management and budget funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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signed · Alabama · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 611: Winston County, lodging tax authorized, fire protection fee imposed, collection and distribution provided, referendum provided

This bill would allow Winston County to collect an eight percent lodging tax on overnight stays at hotels, motels, inns, and short-term rentals, with the tax paid by guests and collected by lodging providers. The collected funds would be distributed to road and bridge improvements, the sheriff's office for law enforcement, and the county general fund for tourism development and debt repayment on the judicial building and jail. Additionally, the bill imposes a five dollar per night fire protection fee on transient accommodations, with the proceeds distributed equally among volunteer fire departments in the county. Both the lodging tax and fire protection fee would only take effect if approved by voters in a referendum held during the next state or local election.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes lodging tax to fund road improvements, law enforcement, tourism development, and debt repayment, directly advancing fiscal management and public service funding.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates funds to sheriff's office for law enforcement and judicial building/jail debt repayment, strengthening criminal justice infrastructure75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates lodging tax revenue specifically for road and bridge improvements, directly funding transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Corrections Law Enforcement Bridges Roads & Highways

signed · Alabama · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 532: Shelby County; sale of solid waste commodities authorized, distribution of proceeds provided for

This bill authorizes Shelby County to sell gas, minerals, and other resources recovered from its public landfill to public or private buyers. The county must use competitive bidding to select the lowest responsible bidder for these sales, with contracts 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 law takes effect on October 1, 2026, and would apply only to Shelby County.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates revenue from landfill resources to fund county operations and solid waste management, strengthening fiscal capacity.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement State Budget

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 600: Department of Workforce; required to establish various programs to support trade programs through grants and stipends; recognize military training for trade certification

This bill requires Alabama's Department of Workforce to create several programs aimed at supporting skilled trade training, primarily for rural residents and employers. It would provide full tuition coverage for rural students in high-need trade programs, offer grants to rural employers who sponsor apprenticeships, and give stipends to trainees for purchasing tools or commuting costs. The legislation also establishes a statewide outreach campaign to promote trade careers and creates a system to recognize prior work experience and military training toward trade certifications. These programs would be funded through the state's general fund, subject to legislative appropriation, and would take effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes funded programs for trade training with grants and stipends, increasing government spending on workforce development and rural economic support85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides funding for trade education programs, grants for apprenticeships, and stipends for trainees, expanding educational access and support for skilled trade training.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes programs to fund trade training, provide grants for apprenticeships, and offer stipends to workers, directly supporting workforce development and employment opportunities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes military training for trade certification, directly supporting veterans' employment and skills recognition in skilled trades.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement State Budget Career & Technical Education Higher Education Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Workforce Development Veteran Employment

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signed · Alabama · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 459: Henry County; disposition of special transaction fees further provided for

HB 459 modifies how Henry County handles special transaction fees collected by the Judge of Probate. It sets a $5 maximum fee per transaction and requires the first $2 to be kept in a special fund for the Judge's office to cover record-keeping and equipment costs, while any amount over $2 goes directly to the county's general fund. The Judge of Probate may also transfer funds from the special fund to the general fund at their discretion. This bill directly affects Henry County's Judge of Probate office and its financial management of these specific fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSets $5 fee cap and allocates funds to office costs/general fund, promoting fiscal responsibility in local budget management per topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

in committee · Alabama · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 311: Education Trust Fund; supplemental appropriation year ending 2026

SB 311 appropriates $121 million from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to the State Department of Education for the 2026 fiscal year. It directly provides $1 million to each school designated as a "priority school" on the 2024-2025 AAA Priority School List. The funds are intended to support these specific schools, with the allocation calculated as $1 million per qualifying school. The bill becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $121M from Education Trust Fund to fund priority schools, increasing public education spending under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $121M directly to priority K-12 schools via Education Trust Fund, explicitly funding under-resourced schools per 2024-2025 designation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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signed · Alabama · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 369: Randolph County; distribution of county tobacco tax further provided for

HB 369 amends how Randolph County distributes tobacco tax revenue, directing 32% to volunteer fire departments and the Randolph County Rescue Squad for fire protection and emergency medical services, 24% to the Randolph County Economic Development Authority for tourism, 24% to the county general fund, 10% to the Randolph County Agricultural Center for agricultural education, and 10% to the Randolph County Animal Shelter for animal control. The funds must be distributed within 15 days of receipt, with specific spending rules for fire departments (e.g., no salaries, monthly payments) and the rescue squad (for emergency services only). This bill affects Randolph County entities directly, including fire departments, the rescue squad, economic development, agriculture, and animal control programs. It takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects tobacco tax revenue to specific public services (fire, EMS, animal control) instead of general fund, funding essential programs per tax allocation.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates 32% of tobacco tax to Randolph County Rescue Squad for emergency medical services, directly funding healthcare operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget