Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 285: Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant program established, new fund created, distribution of rent and royalties of federal coal lease sales
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 285 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant program established, new fund created, distribution of rent and royalties of federal coal lease sales. Primary sponsor: Bryan Brinyark (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Ways and Means General Fund).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Economic Development
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Brinyark | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Ways and Means General Fund)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)