AlabamaHB5692026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Autauga County; taxes, additional sales and use tax authorized, rental tax established

Sponsored By: Ivan Smith (Republican)

Enacted

Autauga County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Autauga County can add rental taxes

Beginning September 1, 2026, Autauga County can levy a 3% tax on covered rentals of tangible personal property. It covers the same people and transactions as Alabama's state rental tax and is separate from state taxes. Households renting covered property may face higher costs. The county commission sets collection and administration rules by resolution. Revenue goes to the county's general fund.

Autauga County can raise sales taxes

Beginning September 1, 2026, Autauga County can levy an additional 0.5% sales and use tax. It applies to business activities covered by the county's existing sales and use tax law. Households making covered purchases may pay more in tax or through higher prices. The county administers the tax under existing county tax procedures. Revenue goes to the county's general fund.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ivan Smith

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Jerry Starnes

    Republican • House

  • Kelvin Lawrence

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 125 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 959

Yes: 28 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 53 • No: 0 • Other: 50

House vote • 3/17/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 915

Yes: 17 • No: 0 • Other: 86

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/7/2026House
  2. Third Reading in Second House

    3/31/2026Senate
  3. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 959

    3/31/2026Senate
  4. Ready to Enroll

    3/31/2026House
  5. Enrolled

    3/31/2026House
  6. Signature Requested

    3/31/2026Senate
  7. Delivered to Governor

    3/31/2026House
  8. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    3/19/2026Senate
  9. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/19/2026Senate
  10. Third Reading in House of Origin

    3/17/2026House
  11. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 915

    3/17/2026House
  12. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

    3/17/2026Senate
  13. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    3/17/2026Senate
  14. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    3/10/2026House
  15. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/10/2026House
  16. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

    3/5/2026House
  17. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    3/5/2026House

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