Mobile County Legislation

This bill proposes to expand the official boundaries of the City of Semmes in Mobile County by incorporating six specific parcels of land into the municipal limits. The legislation uses precise legal descriptions to define the exact geographic areas being annexed, including portions of Section 21 and lands adjacent to roads like Churchill Downs and Broughton Road. Once approved, the changes will take effect on October 1, 2026, and a map showing the proposed territory will be available for public review at the Mobile County Probate Office. The bill directly affects property owners within the designated parcels and the City of Semmes government, which will gain jurisdiction over the newly included areas.

SB 333 amends the powers of industrial development boards in Class 2 municipalities. It specifically revises Section 11-54-4 of the state code, which governs these boards' authority. The bill directly affects industrial development boards operating within designated Class 2 municipalities. The summary is limited to the bill's stated purpose of modifying existing board powers, as the provided context does not specify the exact nature of the amendment or its concrete policy changes.

This bill amends Alabama law to update how temporary judges of probate are appointed in Mobile County. It allows the elected probate judge to appoint temporary judges when the court faces heavy caseloads or complex cases, and it clarifies the process for appointing temporary judges when the regular judge is unable to serve due to illness, absence, or disqualification. Temporary judges appointed by the elected judge can serve up to 90-day periods totaling no more than 100 days per fiscal year, while those appointed by the circuit court judge serve only when the regular judge is unavailable. The bill also sets compensation rates for temporary judges and removes liability for the elected judge or their bond regarding decisions made by temporary judges.

This bill establishes an 8% local privilege tax on net gambling revenue from historical horse racing activities in Mobile County. The tax applies specifically to computerized machines operated by licensed historical horse racing operators and is collected by the Mobile County Racing Commission. Net gambling revenue is defined as total wagering amounts minus free bets, promotional credits, federal excise taxes, voided wagers, and prize payouts. The legislation clarifies that this new tax replaces any other local taxes on historical horse racing but does not affect existing taxes on live greyhound or thoroughbred racing. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, and does not expand any current gambling activities beyond what is already permitted.

This bill allows Class 2 municipalities in Alabama to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption on Sundays starting at 10:00 a.m. The change applies specifically to municipalities designated as Class 2 and expands existing Sunday sales regulations that currently may restrict such sales. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter any other existing alcohol sale rules. Local governments in these municipalities would implement this change through their own regulations within the new framework.