Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 561: Municipalities; imposition of new or increased taxes or fees, ordinance required
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 561 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Municipalities; imposition of new or increased taxes or fees, ordinance required. Primary sponsor: Jim Carns (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (County and Municipal Government).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Counties & Municipalities
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Carns | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (County and Municipal Government)
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (County and Municipal Government)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on County and Municipal Government
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (County and Municipal Government)