Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 196: Competitive bidding; purchase and installation of playground equipment by public K-12 schools, exempted
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 196 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Competitive bidding; purchase and installation of playground equipment by public K-12 schools, exempted. Primary sponsor: Steve Livingston (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 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.
Competitive Bidding
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Livingston | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Third Reading in Second House
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 779
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (State Government)
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Third Reading in House of Origin
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 396
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government
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