Rep. Mike Shaw

Maddy summaryHB 417 exempts public K-12 schools in Alabama from the state's $100,000 competitive bidding requirement for playground equipment purchases. It amends Alabama law to specifically exclude "the purchase and installation of playground equipment" from the public works bidding rules, while still requiring schools to follow applicable competitive bidding laws for these contracts. This change directly affects school districts when buying playground equipment, streamlining procurement without eliminating the need for competitive bidding. The bill does not alter other public works bidding rules or requirements for different types of construction or equipment.

Maddy summaryHB 445 amends Alabama's tax code to exclude "difficulty of care payments" from taxable gross income. Specifically, it adds a new exemption for payments received by individual care providers under Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver programs. This change directly affects care providers who receive these payments for services to Medicaid participants. The bill modifies Section 40-18-14 of the Alabama Code to ensure these payments are not counted toward an individual's state income tax calculation, aligning with federal tax treatment under 26 U.S.C. § 131.

Maddy summaryHB 350 creates the Angel Investor Tax Credit Act, allowing Alabama residents or entities investing in qualifying startups to claim a 25% income tax credit on their investments. The credit applies to investments in businesses headquartered in Alabama with ≤100 employees, operating for ≤10 years, and focused on sectors like manufacturing, technology, or agribusiness (excluding retail or financial services). At least 50% of annual credits are reserved for "priority impact businesses" in healthcare, agriculture, education, or workforce development. Credits are capped at $250,000 per investor yearly and $12 million total annually for subsequent years, with requirements to maintain operations in Alabama for three years.

Maddy summaryHB 252 requires political action committees (PACs) and principal campaign committees in Alabama to hold all campaign contributions in federally insured financial institutions (like FDIC-insured banks). This amendment to Alabama's Fair Campaign Practices Act specifies that contributions, including any investment proceeds, must be deposited and maintained in such institutions, directly affecting campaign finance committees. The bill does not change how funds can be spent but mandates that all campaign funds be held in accounts backed by federal insurance for safety. It amends Section 17-5-6 of the Alabama Code and takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Dwight and Sandy Sandlin and their Sandlin Foundation for Kids and Kindness for their community work in Hoover, Alabama. It recognizes their foundation’s support of over 5,730 children and families through nine local charities, including Hoover YMCA and Hoover City Schools Foundation. The resolution expresses the Alabama House’s appreciation for their "exceptional dedication" to serving children and families, calling them "outstanding examples of servant leadership." As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely an expression of legislative praise.

Maddy summaryHB 219, the Access & Responsible Digital Safety Act, requires app stores (like Apple App Store or Google Play) to verify user ages when accounts are created and provide age information to app developers. It mandates that app developers must offer different experiences for minors versus adults, block minors from accessing restricted content without parental consent, and stop advertising to children. Parents gain tools to manage their children's app access, and app stores must share age data with developers only for safety purposes. Violations could trigger civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General, while app stores making good-faith efforts face limited liability. The bill directly affects app stores, developers, and parents of minors using mobile applications.

Maddy summaryHB 207 expands the responsibilities of the Office of Information Technology within state government. The bill assigns this office new duties related to cybersecurity and tasks previously performed by the Division of Data Systems Management and the Telecommunications Division of the Department of Finance. This change aims to consolidate information technology functions and services, affecting state agencies, municipalities, their instrumentalities, and the Alabama State Port Authority.

Maddy summaryHR 349 is a resolution recognizing the importance of the Snowflake Hydrangea to the history of the City of Hoover and the State of Alabama. It celebrates the flower's botanical significance and its role in the state's cultural heritage. The resolution also honors the Aldridge family for their contributions to cultivating and promoting the Snowflake Hydrangea, including establishing Aldridge Gardens.

Maddy summaryHB 483 proposes to exempt virtual currency, also known as cryptocurrency, from ad valorem taxation in Alabama. Ad valorem taxes are property taxes, meaning this bill would prevent virtual currency from being taxed as personal property. The bill achieves this by amending Section 40-9-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which lists various types of property exempt from such taxation. This change would directly affect individuals and entities in Alabama who own virtual currency.

Maddy summaryHR 302 is a resolution commending Hoover Fire Chief Clay Bentley for being selected as the 2025 Fire Chief of the Year by the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs. It acknowledges his extensive career and leadership in the fire service, including his work with the High School Fire Academy and maintaining an ISO Class 1 Certification for the Hoover Fire Department.