This bill is a resolution from the Alabama House of Representatives that officially celebrates Catherine Sarah Davis on the occasion of her 104th birthday. The text honors her life by highlighting her long history of service, including her work in healthcare, her decades of involvement in her church, and her participation in the Civil Rights Movement. It serves as a formal tribute to her personal achievements and character rather than enacting any new laws or policies.
This bill is a commemorative resolution introduced by Representative Jackson to honor the life and ministry of Elder Robert Smith, Sr. It formally recognizes his five decades of service as a preacher and his 45-year leadership at the Church of the Living God in Coffeeville, Alabama. The resolution expresses gratitude for his contributions to the community and declares his legacy as a testament to enduring faith.
This legislative resolution formally commends Linda Hellena Kauffeld White upon her retirement from the Medicaid Agency of the State of Alabama. It recognizes her 35-year career as a Medicaid nurse and acknowledges her contributions to public health services in Alabama. The bill serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her service rather than establishing new policy or regulations.
HR 322 is a resolution introduced by Representative Lee to officially record the death of Tony Davis, a former Slocomb City Council member and long-time community leader. The bill serves as a tribute to Davis's life, highlighting his 36 years of service at Southeast Health Medical Center, his decade on the city council, and his extensive volunteer work with local organizations. It expresses the legislature's condolences to Davis's family and acknowledges his contributions to the community, including his 34 years in the Army National Guard.
This bill is a resolution introduced by Representative Pringle to honor Father Mitch Pacwa on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a Catholic priest. It recognizes his extensive contributions to theological education, media ministry through EWTN, and community service, particularly within Alabama. The resolution formally acknowledges his achievements but does not create any new laws or change existing policies.
This bill establishes the Alabama Balanced Instruction and Screen Use Act to limit screen-based instruction in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. It defines screen-based instruction as delivering educational content primarily through digital devices like laptops or tablets instead of direct teacher-led instruction. The bill requires the State Board of Education to adopt standards for screen use, including regular vision breaks and compliance with privacy laws. An Elementary Instructional Technology Task Force will be established to review research on screen use and make recommendations annually until 2030. Exceptions are made for online high school courses, summer school, and brief technology use for formative assessments during teacher-led instruction.
This bill establishes the Alabama Centralized Grant Management Database within the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to create a single online platform for tracking grant opportunities. The database will list all available federal, state, local, and private grants for which Alabama entities are eligible, while also maintaining a voluntary registry of grant writers and technical assistance providers. State agencies must cooperate by providing grant information, and the department will offer guidance to help local governments, small businesses, and nonprofits identify and apply for funding. The system will be publicly accessible, and the department must submit annual reports to state leadership on usage and any operational challenges. Funding for the database will come through legislative appropriations, with the law taking effect on October 1, 2026.
This bill modifies Alabama's economic development laws to allow Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zones to be established within existing tax increment districts regardless of the district's size. It permits public entities to use ad valorem tax revenues collected within these districts to reimburse costs for acquiring land before the tax increment district was created. The legislation also includes technical updates to align the code with current language standards. These changes directly affect local governments, public entities, and developers involved in manufacturing projects and economic revitalization efforts.
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.
HB 433 requires the removal of residential addresses from all public campaign finance filings in Alabama. It directly affects candidates and officials who submit campaign finance reports by mandating that the Secretary of State redact these addresses before publishing filings on the public Alabama FCPA Reporting System database. The bill amends existing law to ensure home addresses are never visible in searchable online records of contributions or expenditures. This change applies to all electronic filings starting with the 2014 election cycle, as updated in the current text. The law will take effect on February 1, 2027.
This bill requires Alabama's smallest cities (Class 3 municipalities) to maintain at least two full-time police officers for every 1,000 residents, based on the 2020 census. Cities not meeting this standard by October 1, 2026, receive a five-year grace period to gradually increase staffing by at least 10% annually. If a city fails to comply after the grace period, Alabama's law enforcement agency (ALEA) can take operational control, create a correction plan, deploy state officers, or appoint a chief officer. The state may also seek reimbursement from the city for costs incurred during oversight. The law would take effect on October 1, 2026.
HB 513 updates the Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute's (AIDT) requirement to align building projects with the statewide economic development strategic plan. It formally codifies AIDT's existing exemptions from state contract review (including legal services contracts) and state procurement rules for non-public works purchases. These changes apply to AIDT, a Department of Commerce division providing workforce training for businesses and workers. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and does not create new policies but formalizes current practices.
