SB 310 would authorize Montgomery's city council to impose a tax on individuals working in the city, directly affecting residents and workers who engage in trades, occupations, or professions within Montgomery. The bill allows the city to levy this tax through ordinance to fund healthcare stabilization, transportation infrastructure, and public safety initiatives. If enacted, the tax would become effective on June 1, 2026, though the bill is currently pending in committee. The measure does not specify tax rates or exemptions, focusing solely on granting the city council authority to implement such a tax.
This resolution (HJR 171) urges the Alabama legislature to take specific actions to address food insecurity and support Black farmers. It recommends expanding SNAP eligibility by raising income thresholds and reducing barriers, investing in nutrition incentive programs like Double Bucks, adopting Summer EBT for children, and supporting Black farmers through equitable land access and credit. The resolution also proposes creating a Food Security & Equity Task Force and funding universal school meals. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law but formally asks the legislature to consider these policy changes.
This resolution (HR 191) expresses the Alabama House of Representatives' support for creating a state-level tax credit program to expand affordable housing. It specifically advocates for an "Alabama Affordable Housing Investment Credit" administered by the Alabama Housing Finance Authority, which would incentivize financial institutions to fund low-income housing through loans and investments. The resolution directly supports low-income households by aiming to close financing gaps for housing preservation and development. It does not create new law but urges coordination of existing federal housing resources and state-level private capital.
HB 517 (the TRAIN Act) creates a new "workforce teaching certificate" allowing qualified industry workers to teach career and technical education courses in public schools. Employers who loan these certified employees to schools can claim tax credits. The bill also shields certificate holders from personal liability for routine teaching duties (excluding willful misconduct), aligning with existing state law. This directly affects current industry workers seeking teaching roles, their employers, and public schools offering technical training programs.
HB 431 imposes a 20% tax on companies storing carbon dioxide underground in designated wells (like those used for carbon capture projects), based on the market value of the stored CO2 at injection time. It directly affects businesses using underground storage facilities for carbon management, such as those operating Class VI wells regulated under federal law. The tax revenue is split equally: 50% goes to Alabama’s state General Fund, and the other 50% is distributed to the local county or municipality where the storage occurs, to be spent at the discretion of local officials. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026, and requires monthly tax payments to the state Department of Revenue.
HB 498 defines specific public nuisances in Prichard, Alabama, including overgrown weeds (that pose fire hazards or are noxious), abandoned debris (like trash or tires), and inoperable vehicles visible on private property for 30+ days. The bill requires property owners to abate these issues within 10 days (with possible 28-day extensions) after receiving written notice from the city. If unresolved, the city can remove the nuisance and add the costs to the property owner’s next property tax bill, creating a lien. Owners can appeal the city’s determination to an administrative official or, if needed, to Mobile County Circuit Court.
This resolution (HJR 189) is a non-binding legislative expression of support for increased funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Alabama. It urges the Alabama Legislature to appropriate an additional $150 million in the 2026 session to expand CTE programs, building on prior funding of $100 million allocated for regional career technology centers. The resolution highlights that 34% of Alabama jobs by 2031 will require post-high school education below a bachelor’s degree, and CTE prepares students for key industries like bioscience and advanced materials. It directly affects Alabama’s public school districts and students participating in CTE programs by advocating for future state funding to support infrastructure and training. As a resolution, it does not allocate funds but formally recommends this action to the Legislature.
HB 436 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Cullman County residents aged 65 or older to claim a property tax exemption on their primary residence. To qualify, individuals must own the home as their main residence for at least five years before claiming the exemption, which freezes the property's assessed value from the prior year. The exemption requires written application to the county revenue commissioner between October 1 and December 31, 2027, and continues as long as the home remains their primary residence. This change would take effect on October 1, 2027, pending voter approval through a local election.
HB 457 proposes a constitutional amendment for Morgan County, Alabama, allowing residents aged 65 or older who own single-family homes as their primary residence for at least five years to freeze their property tax based on the home's value as of October 1, 2026. Qualifying homeowners must apply in writing with the Morgan County Revenue Commissioner between October 1 and December 31, 2027, to claim the exemption, which remains in effect as long as they continue living in the home. The exemption does not affect other tax exemptions or millage rate changes but applies only to the original property value, with new additions subject to standard taxation. This amendment requires voter approval to become law, as it modifies the state constitution.
This resolution urges the Alabama House of Representatives to address food insecurity by expanding SNAP eligibility and supporting Black farmers. It specifically requests the legislature raise SNAP income thresholds, fund nutrition incentive programs like Double Bucks, and establish a Food Security & Equity Task Force. The resolution cites data showing over 2.3 million Alabamians faced food insecurity in 2021, disproportionately impacting Black, rural, and low-income households. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create law but formally requests these policy changes to improve food access and equity.
