Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 265: Tax abatements for data processing centers, exemption period limited, collection of certain taxes on purchases required, sunset date extended
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 265 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tax abatements for data processing centers, exemption period limited, collection of certain taxes on purchases required, sunset date extended. Primary sponsor: Jones (A). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Economic Development and Tourism Engrossed Substitute Offered (Economic Development and Tourism).
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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
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones (A) | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Economic Development and Tourism Engrossed Substitute Offered (Economic Development and Tourism)
- Carried Over to the Call of the Chair
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Economic Development and Tourism)
- Reported Out of Committee Second House (Economic Development and Tourism)
- Third Reading in House of Origin
- Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment Offered (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
- Jones motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote
- Jones 1st Substitute Offered
- Jones motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 848
- Givhan 1st Amendment Offered
- Givhan motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 849
- Livingston 1st Amendment Offered
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