Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 159: Taxation; Energy use in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses, exempt from utility gross receipts and utility service use tax
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 159 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxation; Energy use in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses, exempt from utility gross receipts and utility service use tax. Primary sponsor: Jack Williams (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.
Taxation & Revenue
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
“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
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1329
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Delivered to Governor
- Signature Requested
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Ways and Means Education)
- Re-referred to Committee in Second House (Agriculture and Forestry)
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Agriculture and Forestry)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Education
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