HB 386 adds a $20 fee for pistol permits issued by Elmore County, effective October 1, 2026. The fee is split: $1 goes to the county general fund, and $19 is deposited into a new Sheriffs' Law Enforcement Fund. This fund must be used exclusively for law enforcement purposes by the sheriff's office, with no impact on existing sheriff funding sources. The bill directly affects individuals applying for pistol permits in Elmore County.
This resolution (SJR 48) formally honors Tommy Jacques, a Madison City Schools bus driver, for safely assisting a sick child on November 18, 2025. It recognizes his actions - pulling the bus over, calling for help, and providing first aid until paramedics arrived - which led to the child’s full recovery. The resolution is purely symbolic, expressing legislative appreciation for his quick response and ongoing safety efforts, with no policy changes or financial impact. It directly affects Tommy Jacques as the recipient of this formal commendation from Alabama’s legislature.
HB 409 authorizes the City of Alabaster to address overgrown plants that become public nuisances on property. It requires the city to provide property owners with written notice (allowing 14-28 days to remove the plants) and a hearing option before taking action. If unresolved, the city can abate the nuisance and charge the costs as a lien added to the property’s tax bill, collected alongside regular municipal taxes. This directly affects property owners in Alabaster with unmanaged vegetation deemed a public nuisance.
HB 408 allows the City of Alabaster to create up to two entertainment districts (each limited to a half-mile by half-mile area) through city ordinance. These districts would permit licensed alcohol businesses to serve patrons with open containers of alcohol within the district boundaries, but prohibit bringing open or closed containers from outside the district into any licensed establishment. The city council would regulate operating hours, revoke district designations, and enforce rules with penalties for violations. The law, set to take effect on June 1, 2026, directly affects Alabaster businesses and residents in designated entertainment zones.
HB 416 establishes the Cleburne County Economic Development Authority to lead industrial and economic growth efforts in Cleburne County, directly affecting local businesses, residents, and county decision-makers. The bill creates a board of directors (appointed by county commissioners from each district) to develop economic plans, with authority to offer tax breaks for job creation and issue bonds - but only with approval from the county commission and without exemptions for board members or their businesses. Funding will come from county appropriations, tobacco tax revenue, and grants. The authority becomes operational on October 1, 2026, and must hold its first meeting by November 1, 2026.
HB 525 proposes a constitutional amendment to grant Covington County's Commission new authority to create local rules (ordinances) for unincorporated areas. Specifically, it would allow the Commission to protect public health/welfare, regulate environmental impacts of industries or projects, and impose fines for violations. The amendment does not permit new taxes or county authority within municipal boundaries (unless contracted with a city). This change requires voter approval through a statewide election under Alabama law.
SB 77 extends the existence of Alabama's 911 Board until October 1, 2028, with a key change to its appointment process. It modifies the law so that board members now serve upon appointment by the Governor unless rejected by the Senate (previously requiring Senate confirmation). This bill directly affects how the 13-member board, which manages 911 funding, annual reports, and service standards, is staffed. The change streamlines appointments while maintaining the board's core duties under existing law.
This bill extends the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators' operation until October 1, 2028, maintaining its current structure. It directly affects the board members, the Assisted Living Association of Alabama, Alabama Nursing Home Association, and the Medical Association of Alabama, which nominate candidates for board positions. The key change requires the Governor to appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy if the relevant nominating group fails to submit names within 45 days of the vacancy occurring. This ensures the board maintains full membership without delays due to slow nominations.
SB 100 extends the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy's operation until October 1, 2027, under the state's Sunset Law. It modifies the appointment process for one board member, changing the appointing authority from the Governor (for a chain pharmacist position) to the Lieutenant Governor. This change affects the Board's composition and governance structure, specifically altering how one pharmacist member is selected from the Alabama Pharmacy Association's recommendations. The bill preserves all existing Board functions and requirements while updating this single appointment authority.
SB 155 establishes the Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant Program to provide funding for job training, infrastructure, and community development projects in areas historically dependent on coal mining. It creates a dedicated fund using revenues from federal coal lease payments (starting January 1, 2027), with grants targeting specific communities like Fayette, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties. The program requires local development organizations - such as counties, nonprofits, or economic development boards - to use funds for workforce programs, public services, or community resilience projects. An advisory committee, appointed with representation from affected counties and coal industry stakeholders, will review grant applications and recommend allocations.
This procedural bill extends the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board's operation until October 1, 2027, under the state's Sunset Law. It does not change licensing requirements or affect behavior analysts; it only continues the existing board's administrative function. The bill preserves the current legal framework (Sections 34-5A-1 to 34-5A-8) without new policy provisions. This is a routine continuation, not a substantive policy change.
SB 103 extends the operation of the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute until October 1, 2028, instead of its original sunset date. It requires the Institute, the Alabama Department of Workforce, and other stakeholders to evaluate how the Institute can better use the Department’s administrative and operational resources. This collaboration must produce a report by the 2027 legislative session, detailing options for shared services. The bill preserves the Institute’s existing legal authority under Alabama Code § 41-10-720 to § 41-10-732.
