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HB 635 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Choctaw County; ad valorem taxes, county commission authorized to increase, proceeds provided for

This bill authorizes Choctaw County commissioners to raise property taxes by up to five mills to fund road and bridge improvements. The tax increase would apply for a maximum of five years and must be approved by a majority of voters in the county at an upcoming election. The bill also allows the county to take on debt to finance specific infrastructure projects using the tax revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes property tax increase to fund road and bridge improvements, directly supporting infrastructure funding and fiscal management through voter-approved taxation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes county commissioners to raise property taxes specifically to fund road and bridge improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 1 edit · Apr 17, 2026
MINOR
The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, adding a new clause that explicitly authorizes the county to issue debt and warrants to finance road and bridge projects. This change clarifies the legal mechanism for funding the tax increase, ensuring the county can borrow money to complete specific infrastructure projects using the new tax revenue.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include explicit authority for the county to incur debt and issue financial warrants for project financing, which was not present in the introduced version.
FISCAL

Added a new provision allowing Choctaw County to become indebted and issue warrants to finance specific road or bridge projects, payable from the new tax proceeds.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1152
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1122
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Easterbrook BIR and Bill Carry Over Temporarily - Adopted Voice Vote
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Brett Easterbrook
Brett Easterbrook
RRepublican
AL
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