Rep. Andy Whitt

Primary HB 335

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to building permits; to provide for statewide

Maddy summaryHB 335 authorizes counties and municipalities with permitting programs to levy an additional fee of up to $20 on residential building permits, including mechanical, plumbing, and electrical permits. The funds collected from these fees will be deposited into the Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund. This fund will then be used to establish a grant program, administered by a board in consultation with an advisory council, to support construction trade education programs throughout the state, aiming to address the shortage of skilled tradesmen in the residential construction industry.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $20 permit fee to fund construction trade education grants, directly advancing public education funding via dedicated revenue stream.95% confidence

Signed into law May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 435

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Economic development, references to outdated economic development plan and North American Industry Classification System Codes updated

Maddy summaryHB 435 updates several state laws related to economic development, research and development corridors, and tax abatements. The bill removes outdated references to the "Accelerate Alabama Strategic Economic Development Plan" and aligns relevant sections with the provisions of the "Alabama Jobs Act." Additionally, it updates the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes, used to classify businesses by industry sector, from the 2012 version to the latest 2022 release. These changes aim to modernize the state's economic development framework and business classification standards.

Passed May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 243

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

To unabate a portion certain state ad valorem and construction related transaction taxes to deposit into the Alabama Development Fund.

Maddy summaryHB 243 reverses certain tax breaks for new industrial property tax abatements granted on or after June 1, 2026. It requires collecting 1.0 mill of state ad valorem taxes and 0.75% of construction transaction taxes that would have been waived, directing these funds into the new Alabama Development Fund. The bill applies only to future abatements (not existing agreements) and mandates the Department of Revenue to share abatement data with the Department of Commerce for economic development planning. The Alabama Development Fund, managed by the Department of Commerce, will use these funds for economic development initiatives, with unspent balances carried forward annually.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReverses tax abatements for new industrial properties, requiring collection of waived taxes (1.0 mill ad valorem, 0.75% construction) into the Alabama Development Fund, strengthening state revenue and funding economic development.95% confidence

Signed into law Apr 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 68

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Jerry Hayes, commending

Resolutions

Passed Feb 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 318

died · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to municipalities; to add a new Article 3, commencing with Section 11-54B-80 to Title 11, Chapter 54B, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that Class 3 municipalities may establish self-help business improvement districts.

Economic Development and Tourism, provide Business Improvement Districts for Class 3 Municipalities

died May 31, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 195

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

CONGRATULATING THE SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS 7A STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP.

Sparkman High School Girls Soccer, Commended

Introduced May 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 164

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to public high schools; to require students to complete a personal financial literacy and money management course before graduation; to provide for the creation and administration of a financial literacy examination; and to require the reporting of a summary of examination results to the State Department of Education.

Public K-12 education; course on personal financial literacy required; examination and reporting of results

Signed into law May 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HJR 37

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

HONORING THE MEMORY OF CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DANNY RANDOLPH AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DANIEL WADHAM OF THE TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD.

CWO Randolph and CWO Wadham, Mourning and Road Designation

Signed into law May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 132

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

COMMENDING CHARLES HARDIN SMITH FOR ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

Charles Hardin Smith, Commended

Introduced Apr 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 131

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

CONGRATULATING THE SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLING TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Sparkman High School Girls Wrestling Team, Commended

Introduced Apr 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track