All Roll Calls
Yes: 256 • No: 5
AlabamaSB1152026 Regular SessionSenate
Competitive bidding; repairs of vehicles under $15,000 for certain awarding authorities exempt
Sponsored By: Linda Coleman-Madison (Democratic)
Enacted
Competitive Bidding
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Alabama local governments can skip repair bidding
Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama county commissions, municipal governing bodies, and their agencies can skip competitive bidding for qualifying vehicle repairs. Eligible agencies include waterworks, sewer, gas, and similar utility boards. The exemption covers repair parts and repairs costing no more than $15,000 per incident. The vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating must be 12,000 pounds or less. Authorities must request and record price estimates from at least two different vendors before awarding the contract. The exemption applies to each vehicle; spending on separate repair incidents cannot be combined. Authorities invoke the option by citing Section 41-16-52.1 on purchase orders and purchase commitments. Staff and agents need prior official approval or must follow an adopted formal policy setting conditions and restrictions. This changes local purchasing rules, not household payments or taxes.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Chris Elliott
Republican • Senate
Greg Albritton
Republican • Senate
Rodger M. Smitherman
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/10/2026
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 347
Yes: 98 • No: 3 • Other: 2
House vote • 2/10/2026
Third Reading in Second House
Yes: 100 • No: 2 • Other: 2
Senate vote • 1/21/2026
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 79
Yes: 29 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/21/2026
Third Reading in House of Origin
Yes: 29 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Enacted
2/17/2026SenateThird Reading in Second House
2/10/2026HouseMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 347
2/10/2026HouseReady to Enroll
2/10/2026SenateEnrolled
2/10/2026SenateDelivered to Governor
2/10/2026SenateSignature Requested
2/10/2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
1/29/2026HouseReported Out of Committee Second House
1/28/2026HouseRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on County and Municipal Government
1/22/2026HousePending Committee Action in Second House
1/22/2026HouseThird Reading in House of Origin
1/21/2026SenateMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 79
1/21/2026SenateReported Out of Committee House of Origin
1/20/2026SenateRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
1/20/2026SenateRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on County and Municipal Government
1/13/2026SenatePending Committee Action in House of Origin
1/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
As Introduced
Enrolled
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