Rep. Kelvin Lawrence

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legislative delegation, office, and fund for Montgomery County. It requires the county commission to deposit specific monies into the newly created fund and designates the largest municipality in the county for certain responsibilities. The legislation creates a formal structure to manage county legislative affairs and financial resources.

Maddy summaryHB 393 updates Alabama's tax abatement and incentive laws by replacing outdated references to the "Accelerate Alabama Strategic Economic Development Plan" with the current "CatALyst" economic plan. It also modernizes industry classification codes (NAICS) to the 2022 version, ensuring businesses qualify under the most recent economic sector definitions. The bill directly affects companies seeking tax abatements for projects in qualifying sectors like manufacturing, research, or data processing centers. This is a technical revision to existing law, not a policy change, to align tax incentive programs with current industry standards and economic planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the probate recording fee in Wilcox County from five dollars to ten dollars for each real and personal property instrument filed with the county judge of probate. The change directly affects individuals and businesses in Wilcox County who submit documents for official recording, requiring them to pay the higher fee in addition to any other existing charges. By repealing previous fee-related acts from 1990 and 2001, the legislation establishes this new fee structure as the current standard for the county. The bill would take effect on June 1, 2026, allowing the county governing body to collect the increased amount for recording services.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to temporarily suspend Alabama's state excise taxes on gasoline and motor fuels for a two-month period from April 15, 2026 to June 15, 2026. The measure would apply to all drivers and vehicle owners who purchase fuel during this timeframe, effectively removing the $0.30 per gallon tax on gasoline and the $0.31 per gallon tax on motor fuels. The Department of Revenue would be authorized to create rules necessary to implement this temporary tax suspension. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the tax suspension to begin on the specified start date.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a renewal process for Wilcox County, Alabama, to replace an expiring ad valorem tax that will end in 2027. The legislation authorizes the county commission to increase the local property tax rate by nine mills, raising the total from 10 mills to 19 mills, with the increase taking effect when the current tax expires. The additional tax revenue would be split between county general purposes and public schools, with two mills going to the county and seven mills to the school board. However, this tax increase requires voter approval at a future election before it can be implemented. The bill becomes effective on June 1, 2026, allowing time for the renewal process to be completed.

Maddy summaryHB 504 modifies Wilcox County's rules for mailing vehicle license renewals through the probate office. It sets a $3 maximum fee for standard mail renewal applications (processed as postcards) and allows a $10 fee for priority mail delivery of license plates or decals. The bill requires the county commission to establish these fees, which are collected by the probate judge and deposited into the county's general fund. This directly affects Wilcox County residents renewing vehicle licenses and the county's probate office handling mail services.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Rural Emergency Medical Services Support Act to provide financial assistance to emergency medical service providers in Alabama's rural and frontier areas. The legislation establishes a grant program that can cover operational expenses like vehicle maintenance, fuel, insurance, and administrative costs, with priority given to providers serving areas with service gaps. It also funds scholarships and training for rural students entering EMS careers, supports volunteer tuition, and requires clinical placements and cultural competency training. Additionally, the bill authorizes up to 10 pilot programs for community paramedicine services such as chronic disease monitoring and post-discharge follow-up, while requiring the state to conduct biennial assessments of rural EMS needs and response times.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Rural Industry Reshoring and Reinvestment Act to attract manufacturing and supply chain companies to rural areas of Alabama by offering financial incentives. It creates a tax credit program that provides eligible businesses with up to 5% of qualifying payroll for up to 10 years when they create at least 15 full-time jobs with wages at or above the county median, plus an additional 10% bonus for projects that replace imported supply chains. The legislation also sets up a grant program to fund infrastructure improvements like roads, utilities, and broadband at rural industrial sites, with a separate grant for job creation based on the number of new positions. The Department of Commerce will designate specific rural areas as opportunity zones based on population and economic indicators, and these designations will be reviewed every three years.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Alabama Department of Commerce to issue low-interest loans to automotive manufacturers and suppliers operating within the state. Currently, the Alabama Constitution prohibits the state from lending money or its credit to individuals or organizations, but this amendment would create an exception specifically for the automotive industry. The loans would be authorized under the Automotive Supply Chain Resilience and Expansion Act, which is not detailed in this text. If approved by voters, this change would modify Section 93 of the 2022 Alabama Constitution to permit these financial transactions. The amendment requires a majority vote from qualified electors in a statewide election to take effect.