Sen. Bobby Singleton

Primary SB 202

In committee · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Spirit infused beverages; permit sale by retailers

Maddy summarySB 202 defines "spirit infused beverages" as ready-to-drink mixed liquor drinks containing no more than 7% alcohol by volume. It creates a new retail license category allowing stores to sell these beverages both on-premise (like restaurants) and off-premise (like grocery stores), with a specified license fee. The bill also requires retailers to display these beverages in designated areas, addressing a gap in current Alabama law that previously lacked specific regulations for low-alcohol mixed drinks. This directly affects retailers seeking to sell these products, as they would need the new license and follow display rules.

In committee Feb 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 50

In committee · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Crimes and offenses; unlawful possession of marijuana; crime revised based on amount of ounces possessed; criminal penalties revised

Maddy summaryThis bill revises Alabama's marijuana possession laws by setting new possession thresholds and penalties. It defines first-degree unlawful possession as having one or more ounces (previously based on prior convictions or non-personal use), with fines increasing for repeat offenses within five years. Second-degree possession - now limited to less than one ounce for personal use only - is downgraded from a misdemeanor to a fine-only violation. The bill also adds expungement eligibility for eligible individuals who haven't had recent convictions (excluding minor traffic violations) within five years. These changes take effect October 1, 2025, if passed.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDowngrades minor marijuana possession to fine-only violation and adds expungement, reducing criminalization and aligning with reform goals.95% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 52

In committee · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Taxation, tax credits, Alabama employers provided a tax credit for employees targeted under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit program

Maddy summarySB 52 creates a state tax credit for Alabama employers who hire employees from groups targeted under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Employers can claim a credit equal to their federal WOTC credit, up to $1,000 per qualifying employee, after the employee completes 12 consecutive months of work. The credit applies to Alabama income tax or financial institution excise tax, with a total annual limit of $10 million across all employers. It becomes effective January 1, 2026, and is available for tax years beginning after that date.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state tax credit for employers hiring WOTC-eligible workers, reducing tax liability and aligning with fiscal responsibility through targeted tax relief.90% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationSB 52 provides tax credits for employers hiring WOTC-eligible employees, including immigrant groups under federal program, supporting employment integration.85% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax credit to incentivize hiring of targeted groups under federal WOTC program, supporting employment opportunities for disadvantaged workers.85% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 315

Signed into law · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Alabama Rural, Agribusiness, and Opportunity Zone Jobs Act; certain state matching capital loans authorized, subject to appropriation

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Alabama Innovation Corporation to provide state matching capital to certified growth funds, allowing these funds to offer loans and equity investments to small businesses in rural areas, agribusinesses, and minority-owned enterprises. The program specifically targets businesses with fewer than 200 employees located in rural counties or designated opportunity zones, requiring that any new jobs created pay at least 110% of the local average wage. Funding for these matching capital loans is contingent upon the state legislature appropriating additional money, and the bill also updates legal definitions related to agribusiness, minority ownership, and job retention metrics.

Signed into law May 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 299

Signed into law · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Legislature; expenditure of funds further provided for; certain employee reimbursement authorized; access to buildings and roads further provided for

Legislature

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 105

Signed into law · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to civil liability; to amend Section 6-5-332, Code of Alabama 1975, to limit the liability of members of any community emergency response team who perform emergency care at the scene of an accident or disaster.

Civil Procedure

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 347

died · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Choctaw County, court cost in circuit court, district court, municipal court, district for county jail

Choctaw County

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 242

died · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Innovation Districts; establishment of by counties and municipalities as public corporation authorized; provide for the powers of innovation districts

Economic Development

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 335

died · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Firearms, prohibits firearms with parts that convert it into a machine gun, penalties provided

Firearms

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 298

Passed · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Greene County; county racing commission, further provided; simulcast racing, pari-mutuel wagering, further provided

Greene County

Passed May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track