Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 208: State rural electrification authorities and electric membership corporations; removes requirement for Department of Finance approval for issuance of bonds
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 208 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State rural electrification authorities and electric membership corporations; removes requirement for Department of Finance approval for issuance of bonds. Primary sponsor: Shay Shelnutt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): Currently Indefinitely Postponed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State Government
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Shelnutt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Currently Indefinitely Postponed
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Banking and Insurance)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Banking and Insurance)