HB 67 limits the cost for obtaining voter registration lists in Alabama to $1,000 per electronic copy and prohibits the distribution of specific confidential voter information, including Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, birth dates, email addresses, and phone numbers. The bill directly affects anyone requesting voter lists (such as researchers, journalists, or political groups) and the Secretary of State’s office, which must enforce these rules. Key provisions ban commercial use of voter data and require the Secretary of State to post a clear fee schedule online. It does not restrict government agencies from accessing confidential data for official purposes, as specified under existing law. The bill aims to prevent misuse of personal voter information while maintaining access for legitimate non-commercial requests.
HB 141 increases maximum annual fees for directors of public utility corporations (like water, gas, and electric systems) in Alabama municipalities, with tiered limits based on city population size. For example, in cities under 5,000 residents, chair fees rise from $7,200 to $14,400 annually, while other directors see caps increase from $4,800 to $7,200 per year. The bill also extends the terms of certain board members and updates outdated code language. It directly affects utility corporation boards in Alabama cities, particularly those governed by local laws or specific municipal classifications.
HB 351, the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, grants Alabama residents specific rights over their personal data. It allows consumers to confirm if their data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, obtain copies of their data, and opt out of data processing. Businesses (referred to as "controllers") must establish secure methods for consumers to exercise these rights and create appeal processes for denied requests. The bill also regulates how businesses handle deidentified data and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce these rules.
HB 17 revises Alabama's requirements for municipal financial audits by raising spending thresholds. It increases the annual audit requirement from $300,000 to $500,000 in annual spending for towns and cities, while adjusting lower-tier thresholds: municipalities spending $300,000-$500,000 now require biennial audits (previously $100,000-$300,000), and those spending under $300,000 must submit annual financial reports instead of biennial audits (previously under $100,000). The bill also specifies that annual reports must include cash reconciliation, bank balances, and tax compliance details. This change takes effect October 1, 2026.
This bill modifies the Department of Workforce's regulations by adjusting certain fees, establishing exemptions for boiler and pressure vessel requirements, and updating elevator safety standards. It directly affects businesses and individuals operating boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, or related conveyances within the state. The legislation extends the license renewal period for certain certifications and prohibits specific alterations to conveyances to ensure continued safety compliance. The primary change involves setting a new certificate fee of fifteen dollars while streamlining regulatory requirements for covered equipment and services.
