Rep. Jamie Kiel

Primary HB 373

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Alabama Film Office renamed, Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009 amended, maximum expenditure threshold eligible for rebates increased, annual cap increased, unspent incentives carried forward

Maddy summaryHB 373 renames the Alabama Film Office to the Alabama Entertainment Office and updates the state's entertainment incentive program. It increases the maximum spending threshold for rebate eligibility, adds music albums as qualified productions with minimum spending requirements, and raises the annual cap on incentives. The bill also allocates a portion of annual incentives specifically for music albums and allows unspent incentives to carry forward to future years. These changes directly affect entertainment companies producing films, TV shows, and music albums in Alabama seeking tax rebates for qualified production spending.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases annual incentive cap, allocates more state funds for entertainment rebates, and allows carry-forwards, directly expanding government spending on tax incentives.95% confidence

In committee Apr 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 418

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Financial Institutions and Insurers; using social credit score to discriminate prohibited; violations of insurers an unfair trade practice; fines, penalties and remedies authorized

Maddy summaryHB 418, the Equality in Financial Services Act, prohibits Alabama financial institutions and insurers from denying services based on a "social credit score" - defined to include factors like religious exercise, speech, firearm ownership, refusal to conduct diversity audits, or opposition to certain government policies. It allows institutions to claim a religious exemption when making service decisions but bans using nonquantifiable or biased factors for discrimination. The Alabama State Banking Department and Department of Insurance would enforce the law and impose penalties for violations. The bill is currently pending committee review after its first reading on March 6, 2025.

In committee Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 284

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

To enact the Pregnancy Resource Act; Relating to income tax; to provide a state income tax credit to individuals and businesses that make contributions to eligible charitable organizations that operate as a pregnancy center or residential maternity facility; and to specify the obligations of the Department of Revenue in implementing the act

Maddy summaryHB 284, the Pregnancy Resource Act, creates a state income tax credit for Alabama taxpayers who donate to eligible pregnancy centers or residential maternity facilities. Individuals and businesses can claim a credit equal to 50% of their state income tax liability (capped at $10 million total annually) for cash contributions to organizations that provide free pregnancy support services, maintain a physical presence in Alabama, and do not provide or support abortion services. The Department of Revenue verifies organizations’ eligibility through written certification, requiring them to confirm they are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, serve Alabama residents, and prohibit abortion-related activities. This policy directly affects donors, qualifying pregnancy resource organizations, and the state’s tax administration process.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a state income tax credit (50% of liability, capped at $10M) for donations to pregnancy centers, providing direct tax relief and incentivizing private funding for services.95% confidence

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 302

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Statewide Constitutional Amendment, to grant school lands in Fayette and Walker Co.s to Franklin Co. Board of Education.

Constitutional Amendments Statewide; Education

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 53

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Franklin County, further provides for the compensation and office of the coroner

Franklin County

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 326

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009 amended, music albums included as qualified production, minimum qualifications established

Economic Development

Passed May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 211

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Traffic infractions, requires a citing agency to notify a minor's parent or guardian when the minor receives a traffic citation

Motor Vehicles & Traffic

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 485

died · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

State Auditor; powers and duties revised; Division of Investigations created

State & State Officers

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 221

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Madeline Cooper, commending

Resolutions

Signed into law May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 213

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Colbert County, further provides for the compensation of the probate judge

Colbert County

Signed into law May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors