HB 556 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Montgomery County; legislative delegation, office and fund established

This bill establishes a legislative delegation, office, and fund for Montgomery County. It requires the county commission to deposit specific monies into the newly created fund and designates the largest municipality in the county for certain responsibilities. The legislation creates a formal structure to manage county legislative affairs and financial resources.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 5 edits · Apr 17, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as an enrolled version, confirming its passage by both the House and Senate. The substantive policy content regarding the creation and funding of the Montgomery County Legislative Delegation Office remains unchanged from the previous engrossed version.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final status after passing both legislative chambers.

A unique bill identifier code was updated from 84QATHF-2 to 84QATHF-3.

New certification language was added to formally document that the Act originated in and was passed by the House of Representatives on March 17, 2026.

The Senate's approval date was added, showing the bill passed the Senate on April 8, 2026.

Formatting and spacing were adjusted to meet final enrolled document standards, including the removal of committee referral dates and amendment counts.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1239
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 911
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 910
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced
Hassell 1st Amendment Offered
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Montgomery County Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kelvin Lawrence
Kelvin Lawrence
DDemocratic
AL
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