Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 517: Talent Readiness and Industry Needs (TRAIN) Act, qualified employees authorized to teach a career and technical education program, tax credits provided to employers that loan qualified employees, workforce teaching certificate established
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 517 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Talent Readiness and Industry Needs (TRAIN) Act, qualified employees authorized to teach a career and technical education program, tax credits provided to employers that loan qualified employees, workforce teaching certificate established. Primary sponsor: James Lomax (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Education; Taxation & Revenue
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lomax | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Lomax motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1343
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Third Reading in Second House
- Finance and Taxation Education 2nd Amendment Offered (Finance and Taxation Education)
- Finance and Taxation Education 1st Amendment Offered (Finance and Taxation Education)
- Elliott motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1253
- Elliott motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1254
- Elliott 1st Amendment Offered
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