Rep. Ben Robbins

Primary HB 303

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Ad valorem taxes, reimbursement of taxes for 100 percent disabled veteran to date of determination

Maddy summaryHB 303 would provide property tax reimbursement to Alabama veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It allows these veterans to receive refunds for ad valorem (property) taxes paid for up to two years prior to their disability determination date, upon applying for homestead exemption. To qualify, veterans must submit VA documentation showing their disability status and effective date. Local tax officials would process reimbursements by deducting the amount from property tax collections on behalf of state, county, and local governments. The bill, pending committee review as of February 18, 2025, would take effect June 1, 2025, if enacted.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax reimbursement relief for disabled veterans, reducing their property tax burden per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransProvides property tax refunds to 100% disabled veterans, expanding financial benefits without restricting services.95% confidence

In committee Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 276

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Consumer protection, requires social media platforms terminate certain accounts, display notifications, prohibit certain actions, use age verification, provide certain tools, remove certain content, penalties provided for violations

Maddy summaryHB 276 requires social media platforms to implement age verification for users under 18 and display usage notifications after one hour of daily use or during late-night hours (10 PM-6 AM). It prohibits platforms from allowing direct messages from adults to minors (unless already connected), collecting excessive personal data from minors, or using their data for targeted advertising. Platforms must also provide parental control tools, remove content related to illicit substances or sex trafficking, and cooperate with the Attorney General. Violations are treated as deceptive trade practices with civil penalties, while the state education department must develop mental health guidelines for minors' social media use.

TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification, restricts data collection from minors, prohibits targeted ads, and requires parental controls - directly strengthening data privacy protections for minors on social media platforms.95% confidence

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 259

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Establish income tax credit for recruited or remote workers

Maddy summaryHB 259 creates a state income tax credit for recruited workers (like nurses, teachers, or law enforcement officers) and remote workers who move to specific Alabama counties. The credit amount depends on the county's population size: $30,000 for Tier 1 counties (<25,000 people), $20,000 for Tier 2 counties (25,000-50,000), and $10,000 for Tier 3 counties (50,000-100,000). Remote workers must earn at least $55,000 annually and live in the target county for six months during the tax year. The credit is limited to three years per person, capped at $2 million annually statewide, and applies to tax years 2026-2030.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for recruited/remote workers, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief for targeted groups in fiscal management.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationExplicitly includes teachers as eligible recipients for tax credit, supporting recruitment and retention efforts in education-focused counties.85% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareTargets nurses for tax credit to recruit healthcare workers, addressing workforce shortages in healthcare facilities.85% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 272

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Talladega County, coroner, expense allowance and salary

Talladega County

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 392

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Motor vehicles, Dept of Revenue, transfer of ownership interest in deceased individual's motor vehicle prohibited, except by order of a probate or circuit court, by a small estates distribution, by affidavit of all heirs, Class B misdemeanor for false affidavit.

Motor Vehicles & Traffic

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 443

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Childersburg, corporate limits altered to annex property from Bon Air.

Talladega County

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 493

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Mechanics liens on aircraft, clarifies and establishes scope of lien of a contributor of certain labor or materials to aircraft, authorizes recording lien with FAA and with Secretary of state.

Property & Estates

In committee Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 250

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Tax credits, authorizes ADEM to issue tax credits to persons using certain recyclable materials, sale and trade of recycle tax credits, civil penalties for fraud.

Taxation & Revenue

Passed Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 164

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Consumer Protection; online distribution of material harmful to minors, prohibited; online age-verification requirements, required

Consumer Protection

Signed into law Apr 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 460

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Occupational and professional licensing boards, prohibited from purchasing or acquiring real property commencing on October 1, 2024

Occupational Licensing Boards

In committee Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track