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AlabamaSB2282026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Alabama Space Authority, renamed Alabama Aerospace Authority; membership increased; duties and powers increased

Sponsored By: Sam Givhan (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Authority can buy, lease, and fund projects

Beginning October 1, 2026, the authority can buy or receive property and hold title. It can lease its facilities to others and set and collect rent. It can sign contracts with public and private groups. It can accept gifts, loans, and grants and spend them for its work. The law does not set dollar amounts or rental rates.

More support for aerospace jobs and startups

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Alabama Aerospace and Defense Authority promotes aerospace education and training. It promotes new space exploration, space tourism, and spaceport technologies, and sponsors industry conferences. It encourages venture capital and partnerships, and proposes ideas like tax credits and incubator programs to state leaders. It studies whether Alabama can win a federal license for a spaceport and works with tourism groups to promote space tourism and training. It also develops plans to attract private investment.

New oversight and start date for authority

Beginning October 1, 2026, the authority may take actions needed to carry out its mission, within the law. Its bylaws and policies must be approved by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The authority must send copies to the Legislative Council when rules are adopted, changed, or repealed. The act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sam Givhan

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 539 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Lomax Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 890

Yes: 103 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Gudger Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 749

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Gudger Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 666

Yes: 30 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 104 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 643

Yes: 104 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 644

Yes: 101 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 338

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/2/2026Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    3/17/2026Senate

  3. Lomax Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 890

    3/12/2026House

  4. Gudger Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 749

    3/10/2026Senate

  5. Delivered to Governor

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Signature Requested

    3/5/2026House

  7. Enrolled

    3/4/2026Senate

  8. Delivered to Governor

    3/4/2026Senate

  9. Gudger Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 666

    3/3/2026Senate

  10. Ready to Enroll

    3/3/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading in Second House

    2/26/2026House

  12. Paramore 1st Amendment Offered

    2/26/2026House

  13. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 643

    2/26/2026House

  14. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 644

    2/26/2026House

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

    2/19/2026House

  16. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    2/18/2026House

  17. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government

    2/12/2026House

  18. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    2/12/2026House

  19. Third Reading in House of Origin

    2/10/2026Senate

  20. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 338

    2/10/2026Senate

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

    2/5/2026Senate

  22. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    2/4/2026Senate

  23. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on State Governmental Affairs

    1/29/2026Senate

  24. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    1/29/2026Senate

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