Local Legislation

This bill modifies the lodging tax rules in Etowah County, Alabama, by increasing the required continuous stay period for tax exemption from 30 days to 180 days. It directly affects hotels, motels, inns, and other lodging establishments operating in the county by changing how long guests must stay to avoid the two percent privilege and license tax on their room charges. The bill also specifies that tax revenue collected will be split equally between tourism promotion and beautification and ecology projects, with funds managed by local commissions. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and apply only to accommodations provided to transient guests.

This bill establishes a legislative delegation, office, and fund for Montgomery County. It requires the county commission to deposit specific monies into the newly created fund and designates the largest municipality in the county for certain responsibilities. The legislation creates a formal structure to manage county legislative affairs and financial resources.

This bill authorizes Choctaw County commissioners to raise property taxes by up to five mills to fund road and bridge improvements. The tax increase would apply for a maximum of five years and must be approved by a majority of voters in the county at an upcoming election. The bill also allows the county to take on debt to finance specific infrastructure projects using the tax revenue.

This bill modifies Alabama's lodging tax rules for Etowah County by changing the minimum stay requirement from 30 to 180 continuous days before the tax no longer applies. The change directly affects hotels, vacation rentals, and other lodging providers in Etowah County that offer extended-stay accommodations. Under the new provision, guests staying for 180 or more consecutive days would not be charged the lodging tax, while shorter stays would remain subject to the tax. The bill also includes minor technical updates to align the code language with current formatting standards and takes effect on October 1, 2026.

This bill establishes a new personnel department for Etowah County, Alabama, to manage classified service employees. The department will include a five-member personnel board with staggered terms, appointed by various county officials, the chamber of commerce, and labor councils. Board members must be qualified voters who cannot hold other county jobs, and they will receive per diem payments for meetings. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.