This bill proposes to expand the City of Demopolis in Marengo County by annexing an additional 116-acre parcel of land located in Hale County. The new territory would be bounded by specific geographic markers, including U.S. Highway 80 and the proposed West Alabama Highway Project, and would be incorporated into the city's corporate limits. The legislation requires a map of the proposed annexation to be filed with the Marengo County Probate Judge for public inspection before the changes take effect. If approved, the annexation would officially become effective on October 1, 2026, extending the city's jurisdiction over the included land.
This bill creates the College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act, which establishes a new funding mechanism for Alabama's public higher education institutions. The legislation creates a dedicated CHEER Fund that will provide bonus funding to colleges and universities that meet specific performance goals related to student outcomes such as retention, completion rates, and post-graduation employment in high-demand or high-wage fields. The bill defines eligible institutions to include all Alabama public universities and community colleges, and establishes an Outcomes-Based Higher Education Funding Coordinating Committee to set performance metrics and oversee fund distribution. Funding will be distributed by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education based on how well institutions perform against established benchmarks, with special provisions for premier research universities that demonstrate growth in external research revenue.
This bill from Washington County amends a 1984 law to adjust the compensation for the circuit clerk. It specifically applies to the person holding the circuit clerk office on January 1, 2026, and repeals the compensation provision when that individual leaves office. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026, and include a severability clause to ensure remaining parts of the law stay in force if any section is declared invalid.
This bill allows Cleburne County businesses to file their personal property tax returns electronically instead of on paper. It authorizes the county Revenue Commissioner to create rules for electronic filing and requires specific businesses to use the system starting October 1, 2026, including those with assets over $10,000, property leasing companies, and businesses using tax preparers. The commissioner must also provide training and support to help taxpayers learn how to file electronically.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends the University of Alabama for its upcoming construction of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps Facility and Student Veterans Center. The resolution recognizes the university's commitment to supporting military training and veteran students with a nearly 20,000 square-foot facility scheduled for completion in spring 2027. The document highlights that the new center will provide modern training spaces for Army and Air Force ROTC cadets and offer resources for student veterans to transition from military to college life. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not create new laws or policies but instead serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Alabama Legislature to the university.
This bill proposes to expand the official boundaries of the Town of Mt. Vernon in Mobile County by including four specific land parcels within its corporate limits. The expansion covers portions of the East Park Subdivision and multiple lots from the Calvert Business Park development, with precise geographic descriptions provided for each area. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and a map detailing the proposed territory is available for public review at the Mobile County Judge of Probate's office. This legislative action directly affects the municipality's jurisdictional area and may influence local governance and services for residents in the newly included territories.
This bill proposes naming a specific section of Alabama Highway 9 in Elmore County the Lamar S. "Bubba" Woodham, Jr. Highway to honor his 47-year career with the Alabama Department of Transportation. The legislation requests that the State Department of Transportation coordinate with local officials to designate the road segment between Mt. Hebron Road and Boswell Road and install appropriate signage. The measure recognizes Woodham's service as a civil engineer, surveyor, and retired Navy officer, though it does not mandate the naming but encourages the state to consider it.
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.
SB 265 modifies Alabama's tax incentives for data processing centers. It limits the maximum tax abatement period to 20 years starting January 1, 2027, and requires large data centers (meeting specific job and wage thresholds) to pay state sales/use taxes on purchases beginning the same date. The bill also extends the sunset date for these abatements and updates related tax code language. These changes directly affect new or expanded data processing centers qualifying under Alabama's definition (20+ jobs averaging $40,000+ annual compensation). The bill aims to balance economic development incentives with increased tax revenue collection for qualifying facilities.
HB 380 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a formal process for merging county school boards in public K-12 education. It requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and conduct an impact study before any consolidation, and creates a procedure for boards to propose mergers while allowing protests from affected communities. The bill would make consolidation plans binding on the merging county boards and authorize the legislature to pass implementing laws. If enacted, this would directly affect county school districts considering consolidation, students, and local education stakeholders by changing how board mergers are managed and approved.
HB 500 (Mobile County; constable, number, territory, and qualifications amended) changes Mobile County's constable structure starting in 2029. It requires three constables per Alabama House district within the county (up from current numbers), with each serving a four-year term. Constables must also be registered voters in the district they represent. The bill takes effect January 1, 2028, pending passage of a broader state law allowing such local changes.
HB 498 defines specific public nuisances in Prichard, Alabama, including overgrown weeds (that pose fire hazards or are noxious), abandoned debris (like trash or tires), and inoperable vehicles visible on private property for 30+ days. The bill requires property owners to abate these issues within 10 days (with possible 28-day extensions) after receiving written notice from the city. If unresolved, the city can remove the nuisance and add the costs to the property owner’s next property tax bill, creating a lien. Owners can appeal the city’s determination to an administrative official or, if needed, to Mobile County Circuit Court.
