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AlabamaHB6262026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Tax increment districts, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone allowed to be located within a tax increment district without regard to size of district and further provides for use of ad valorem tax revenues collected within a district

Sponsored By: Andy Whitt (Republican)

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Economic Development

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Shipbuilding projects qualify for manufacturing zones

Alabama adds shipbuilding facilities to the industries eligible for a Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone. A zone must cover at least 250 contiguous acres and be suitable for a listed manufacturing use. It must anticipate at least $100 million in investment for its facilities. This expands access to zone development, but does not guarantee projects, jobs, or household payments.

Manufacturing districts gain longer tax financing

An Alabama tax increment district qualifies by including a locally designated Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone, even below 50% of district acreage. It can last up to 35 years from creation; its tax calculation base stays unchanged after expansion or added eligible project costs. Public entities can recover earlier costs to acquire zone land or land interests, but must announce that intent before incurring costs. Collectors must send district tax increments from state and local property taxes to the local finance officer on the next legal settlement date. These rules support district financing while directing future tax growth away from usual state and local funds, including schools.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Andy Whitt

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 436 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/7/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1176

Yes: 30 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/31/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 78 • No: 0 • Other: 22

House vote • 3/31/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1080

Yes: 98 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/31/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1079

Yes: 99 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/31/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1078

Yes: 101 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/17/2026House

  2. Third Reading in Second House

    4/7/2026Senate

  3. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1176

    4/7/2026Senate

  4. Ready to Enroll

    4/7/2026House

  5. Enrolled

    4/7/2026House

  6. Delivered to Governor

    4/7/2026House

  7. Signature Requested

    4/7/2026Senate

  8. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    4/1/2026Senate

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

    4/1/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading in House of Origin

    3/31/2026House

  11. Economic Development and Tourism Engrossed Substitute Offered

    3/31/2026House

  12. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1078

    3/31/2026House

  13. Pringle 1st Amendment Offered

    3/31/2026House

  14. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1079

    3/31/2026House

  15. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1080

    3/31/2026House

  16. Engrossed

    3/31/2026House

  17. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Tourism

    3/31/2026Senate

  18. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    3/31/2026Senate

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

    3/19/2026House

  20. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    3/18/2026House

  21. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism

    3/17/2026House

  22. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    3/17/2026House

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