Rep. Chris Pringle

Maddy summaryHB 452 extends and increases a state tax credit for owners of certified historic properties who make qualified rehabilitation improvements. It directly affects property owners and developers working on historic buildings that meet state certification standards. The bill raises the annual credit amount and increases the total funding cap from $20 million to $300 million per year for this program. This change allows more property owners to claim the credit while expanding the state's annual investment in historic preservation.

Maddy summaryHB 96 increases Alabama's homestead exemption to $56,400 for residents aged 62 or older and individuals with disabilities, up from the current $15,000. It changes bankruptcy rules so the exemption amount used is based on the date a bankruptcy petition is filed - not the date the debt was incurred. This bill directly affects seniors and disabled Alabama residents by providing greater protection for their primary homes against creditors and bankruptcy-related debt collection. The law also updates related legal language to reflect these changes while maintaining the existing 160-acre property size limit for homestead protection.

Maddy summaryHB 136 requires Alabama's Governor to certify that an immediate danger to public health, safety, or welfare justifies an emergency rule before it can take effect. This bill directly affects state agencies that issue emergency rules (e.g., health or safety regulations) by adding a new step: the Governor must formally confirm the emergency justification before the rule becomes effective. The key mechanism is amending Section 41-22-5 of Alabama law to mandate this certification, which must be filed with the Legislative Services Agency alongside the rule. Emergency rules would still be limited to 120 days and require justification for renewal, but this bill specifically adds the Governor's certification as a prerequisite. The bill does not change how agencies identify emergencies but adds a state executive-level checkpoint.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 345 updates Alabama's official legal code by incorporating laws passed during the 2025 legislative session into the Code of Alabama 1975. It adds specific volumes covering general laws (Volumes 3-22A) and local laws (Volumes 22B-22N), while correcting minor errors like outdated citations or typographical mistakes in existing code sections. The bill ensures these updates are officially part of the state's legal code without changing any policies or affecting future legislation. It also specifies that the Secretary of State must maintain these updated volumes and clarifies the process does not impact statutes from the 2026 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHB 137 modifies Alabama’s contract review process for executive branch agencies. It requires the Governor to certify in writing that an emergency justifying an exemption (affecting public health, safety, or welfare) actually exists before such contracts can bypass review by the Contract Review Committee. The bill also limits emergency contracts to 60 days, after which the committee must review any extension request. This directly affects executive branch agencies (including licensing boards) and the Contract Review Committee, adding a new oversight step for emergency contract exemptions. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution appoints a committee of three Senators (named by the Senate Presiding Officer) and three Representatives (named by the House Speaker) to escort Governor Kay Ivey to a joint legislative session on January 13, 2026. It directs the committee to "wait upon the Governor" to receive her message and serve as her escort to the session. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any residents; it is a purely procedural arrangement for a scheduled ceremonial event. (Note: As a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill, this summary is concise.)

Maddy summaryHJR 2 is a procedural resolution appointing a six-member committee to formally notify Alabama's Governor when the Legislature convenes. The committee consists of three House members (named by the Speaker) and three Senate members (named by the Presiding Officer). This resolution does not change laws or affect constituents; it only establishes a routine procedure for the Legislature to communicate its session start to the Governor. As a purely administrative measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1) is a procedural resolution requiring the House Clerk to notify the Alabama Senate when the House is in session and ready to conduct business. It directly affects the House Clerk and Senate leadership by establishing a standard communication step between the two legislative chambers. The key provision mandates this notification upon the House convening, ensuring formal coordination. As a routine procedural measure with no substantive policy changes, it does not impact voters, businesses, or specific legislation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution appoints a committee of three senators (named by the Senate Presiding Officer) and three representatives (named by the House Speaker) to escort Governor Kay Ivey to a scheduled joint legislative session on February 4, 2025. The committee’s specific role is to accompany the Governor to the House Chamber at 6:00 p.m. for her message delivery. This procedural bill establishes a formal protocol for the Governor’s attendance at this specific legislative meeting, directly affecting the Governor, the appointed committee members, and the legislative process.