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AlabamaHB4162026 Regular SessionHouse

Cleburne County; Cleburne County Economic Development Authority, established

Sponsored By: Chad Robertson (Republican)

Enacted

Cleburne County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Cleburne authority employees gain state retirement access

Beginning October 1, 2026, the authority can hire staff as needed. Its employees can join Alabama's Employees' Retirement System on the same basis as other county employees. They can also buy retirement credit for earlier service to Cleburne County, subject to the retirement system's laws and rules. The law sets no contribution or benefit amounts.

Cleburne development board follows public ethics rules

Beginning October 1, 2026, the authority's five board members and director are public officials under Alabama ethics law. The director must also meet state ethics filing requirements. Board members must live in Cleburne County and be qualified voters. District 4 and District 2 commissioners each appoint one member for an initial two-year term. District 1 and District 3 commissioners each appoint one member for an initial four-year term. The county commission chair appoints one member for an initial six-year term. Later terms last four years and begin January 1; the original appointing authority fills vacancies for the remaining term. Board members receive no pay but can receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses. The board must organize by November 1, 2026, electing a chair and vice chair by majority vote of those present and voting. It must meet at least quarterly; two-thirds of members can request additional meetings through the chair. At each year's first January meeting, members elect a chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer, who serve until replaced. The board can adopt bylaws and appoint a director to manage daily operations.

Cleburne County gains an economic development authority

Beginning October 1, 2026, the law creates the Cleburne County Economic Development Authority, with headquarters in the county. It negotiates for the county on industrial and economic development and promotes growth throughout the county and its municipalities. It can issue bonds and acquire, improve, own, lease, sell, or dispose of property to support jobs and commerce. Operations can use county appropriations or allocations, county tobacco-tax revenue, government or public grants, and private grants or donations. The law sets no funding amount or required appropriation.

Cleburne tax breaks face approval and bans

Beginning October 1, 2026, the authority can grant local tax reductions or exemptions only with the taxing government's approval. It cannot grant these tax breaks to its board members, director, employees, their spouses, or their dependent children. Businesses associated with those people under Alabama law are also barred.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chad Robertson

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 128 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 536

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 429

Yes: 13 • No: 0 • Other: 85

House vote • 2/17/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 53 • No: 0 • Other: 51

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    3/3/2026House

  2. Third Reading in Second House

    2/24/2026Senate

  3. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 536

    2/24/2026Senate

  4. Ready to Enroll

    2/24/2026House

  5. Enrolled

    2/24/2026House

  6. Signature Requested

    2/24/2026Senate

  7. Delivered to Governor

    2/24/2026House

  8. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    2/19/2026Senate

  9. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    2/19/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading in House of Origin

    2/17/2026House

  11. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 429

    2/17/2026House

  12. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

    2/17/2026Senate

  13. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    2/17/2026Senate

  14. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    2/12/2026House

  15. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    2/12/2026House

  16. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

    2/10/2026House

  17. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    2/10/2026House

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