This bill reclassifies the Board of Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar as an official agency within the Judicial Branch of state government. It does not change the Board's duties or authority over attorneys; it only alters its administrative classification under state government structure. The change takes effect October 1, 2026, and affects how the Board is organized within Alabama's government framework. This is a procedural adjustment with no direct impact on lawyers, courts, or the public.
SB 115 exempts local governments in Alabama (including counties, cities, and utility boards) from requiring competitive bidding for vehicle repairs costing under $15,000. It applies specifically to repairs on vehicles weighing 12,000 pounds or less, requiring authorities to obtain and document price quotes from at least two vendors before proceeding. The exemption prevents aggregating multiple small repairs to exceed the $15,000 threshold, and authorities must reference the law in their purchase orders. This change streamlines small repair processes for local governments without altering broader bidding requirements.
HB 161 requires app stores and developers to implement age verification and obtain parental consent for certain apps targeting minors. It directly affects app providers, developers, and parents of children under 18. The bill authorizes Alabama's Attorney General to enforce violations as deceptive trade practices and allows parents to file civil lawsuits for noncompliance. Key provisions include mandatory age checks before app downloads and clarifying that this law doesn't override other state age verification requirements. The bill is currently pending in the Alabama House of Representatives.
HB 117 allows Alabama county commissions to expand their procurement programs to include purchases of services (like consulting or maintenance) in addition to physical goods. It also permits counties to consider "administrative savings" (reduced paperwork and management costs) alongside traditional cost savings when evaluating these programs. The bill gives county commissions flexibility to designate someone other than the chief administrative officer to oversee procurement operations. These changes aim to streamline purchasing processes while maintaining oversight requirements for accountability.
HB 90 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow mayors of municipalities in St. Clair County that already participate in Alabama's Employees' Retirement System to join the system under the same terms as other employees. It specifically permits current mayors at ratification to purchase service credit for their time in office. The amendment would require voter approval via statewide election under Alabama law. This change directly affects mayors in St. Clair County municipalities already enrolled in the retirement system, without altering existing eligibility rules for other employees.
HB 450 prohibits individuals from possessing firearms without a valid form of identification in Class 1 municipalities and certain Class 3 municipalities (organized under Act 618 of 1973) within Alabama. It requires people carrying firearms to show ID to law enforcement upon request, with an exception if they can confirm their identity to an officer on the spot. Violations would be classified as Class C misdemeanors, though charges would be dismissed if the person presents valid ID in court, and related arrest records would be expunged. The law, if enacted, would take effect October 1, 2026.
This resolution designates February 12, 2026, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the Capitol" to honor the sorority's history and community work. It recognizes AKA's founding in 1908 at Howard University, its growth to over 390,000 members globally, and its current initiatives focused on service, economic empowerment, and social justice. The resolution specifically acknowledges Dr. Tracey Morant Adams, South Eastern Regional Director (covering Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi), and the sorority's partnership with Alabama lawmakers. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or constituents.
HB 391 allows Alabama health care service corporations to restructure by creating a nonprofit parent company (called a "nonprofit holding corporation") under specific rules. This reorganization treats the change as internal restructuring (not a sale or change of control) and requires that no more than 25% of the corporation’s assets be transferred to the new structure. The health care service corporation must notify Alabama’s Department of Insurance and provide financial details after completing the reorganization, while the new nonprofit parent company operates under separate nonprofit rules and is not classified as an insurance company. This bill directly affects Alabama-based health care service corporations seeking to restructure ownership without triggering standard insurance regulations.
This is a procedural resolution (SR 46) that sets the Senate's immediate agenda for February 12, 2026. It prioritizes specific bills - like SB92 (campaign finance) and SB124 (seagrass restoration) - for consideration ahead of regular business. The resolution does not change laws but directs the Senate to address these listed bills in a specific order. It affects only the Senate's scheduling process, not the public or policy outcomes of the included bills.
This is a memorial resolution honoring Joseph William "Billy" Jones, Jr., a Monroeville, Alabama resident who died on January 23, 2026. The resolution celebrates his life as a businessman, hospital administrator, community leader, and founder of the King's Kids Foundation, while acknowledging his service to Alabama and his family. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws or funding - it is purely a ceremonial tribute offered by the Alabama House of Representatives. The resolution formally records the House's "deep sadness" over his death and honors his legacy of community service.
HB 434 changes how Alabama's simplified sellers use tax (SSUT) revenue is distributed. It reduces the portion going to the Education Trust Fund and redirects those funds directly to local school boards based on student enrollment. Specifically, it reallocates funds previously sent to the Education Trust Fund (25% under current law) to local boards of education, while keeping the same total allocation percentages for counties and municipalities. This bill directly affects local school districts by increasing their funding from SSUT proceeds, and the Education Trust Fund by reducing its share. The change would take effect on October 1, 2026.
HB 445 amends Alabama's tax code to exclude "difficulty of care payments" from taxable gross income. Specifically, it adds a new exemption for payments received by individual care providers under Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver programs. This change directly affects care providers who receive these payments for services to Medicaid participants. The bill modifies Section 40-18-14 of the Alabama Code to ensure these payments are not counted toward an individual's state income tax calculation, aligning with federal tax treatment under 26 U.S.C. § 131.
