Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 256 — Relating to any county where an agricultural authority has been incorporated pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 20, Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide, under certain conditions, for a portion of Tennessee Valley Authority in-lieu-of-taxes payments distributed to the county pursuant to Section 40-28-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to be distributed to the agricultural authority in the county to be used for the purposes of the authority.

Last action — Enacted as 2023-254

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 27, 2023. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Agricultural authorities organization under Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975, in-lieu-of-taxes payments pursuant to Section 40-28-2, distribution of portion of county share to authority.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

58 added · 55 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of SB 256 now specifies that 70 percent of the Tennessee Valley Authority's in-lieu-of-taxes payments to a county must be distributed to the agricultural authority, but only with the approval of a majority vote from the local legislative delegation. This change clarifies how funds will be allocated and adds a democratic element by requiring local input, which could ensure that the distribution of funds aligns more closely with community needs and priorities.

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SB256 ENGROSSED 4A4FRI-2 By Senator Melson RFD:
SB256 ENROLLED 4A4FRI-3 By Senator Melson RFD:
27-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 SB256 Engrossed 2 4 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 9 Relating to any county where an agricultural authority has been incorporated pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 20, Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975;
27-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 SB256 Enrolled Enrolled, An Act, 3 Relating to any county where an agricultural authority has been incorporated pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 20, Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975;
In any county where an agricultural authority has been incorporated prior to September 1, 2017, under the provisions of Article 3, commencing with Section 11-20-70 of Chapter 20, Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975, for the purpose of constructing and operating facilities to promote agricultural business and economic development, 70 percent of the payments made to the county commission of the county pursuant to Section 40-28-2, Code of Alabama 1975, shall be distributed by the county, upon approval of a majority vote of the local legislative delegation residing in the county, to the agricultural authority to be used for the Page 1 SB256 Engrossed purposes of the authority, notwithstanding any other general or local law to the contrary.
In any county where an agricultural authority has been incorporated prior to September 1, 2017, under the provisions of Article 3, commencing with Section 11-20-70 of Chapter 20, Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975, for the purpose of constructing and operating facilities to promote agricultural business and economic development, 70 percent of the payments made to the county commission of the county pursuant to Section 40-28-2, Code of Alabama 1975, shall be distributed by the county, upon approval of a majority vote of the local legislative delegation residing in the county, to the agricultural authority to be used for the purposes of the authority, notwithstanding any other general or local law to the contrary.
This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
This act shall become effective immediately Page 1 SB256 Enrolled following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
Page 2 SB256 Engrossed Senate Read for the first time and referred ................27-Apr-23 to the Senate committee on County and Municipal Government Read for the second time and placed ................02-May-23 on the calendar:
Page 2 SB256 Enrolled ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives SB256 Senate 03-May-23 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate, as amended.
0 amendments Read for the third time and passed ................03-May-23 as amended Yeas 32 Nays 1 Abstains 0 Patrick Harris, Secretary.
Patrick Harris, Secretary.
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House of Representatives Passed:
17-May-23 By:
Senator Melson Page 3
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Amendments

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Action History

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Roll of the H for Vote 726 on SB256 (2023 Regular Session)

Passed 91 Yea · 3 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4001
R 59309
D 25001
Total 883011
% of votes cast 86%3%0%11%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Yea
Cynthia Almond — Yea
John W. Rogers — Not Voting
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Yea
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Yea
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Yea
Curtis Travis D Yea
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Yea
M. Moore D Not Voting
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Yea
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Yea
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Yea
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Nay
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Not Voting
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Nay
David Faulkner R Not Voting
David Standridge R Yea
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Not Voting
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Not Voting
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Yea
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Nay
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Not Voting
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Not Voting
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Yea
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Not Voting
Troy Stubbs R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Not Voting
William Brock Colvin R Not Voting

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Roll of the S for Vote 575 on SB256 (2023 Regular Session)

Passed 32 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 23101
D 7001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 31102
% of votes cast 91%3%0%6%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
Greg J. Reed — Yea
Bobby D. Singleton D Not Voting
Kirk Hatcher D Yea
Linda Coleman-Madison D Yea
Merika Coleman D Yea
Robert Stewart D Yea
Rodger M. Smitherman D Yea
Vivian Davis Figures D Yea
William M. Beasley D Yea
Andrew Jones R Yea
April Weaver R Yea
Arthur Orr R Yea
Chris Elliott R Yea
Clyde Chambliss R Yea
Dan Roberts R Yea
David Sessions R Yea
Donnie Chesteen R Yea
Garlan Gudger R Yea
Gerald H. Allen R Yea
Greg Albritton R Yea
J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner R Yea
Jack W. Williams R Yea
Jay Hovey R Yea
Josh Carnley R Yea
Keith Kelley R Yea
Lance Bell R Yea
Larry Stutts R Nay
Randy Price R Yea
Sam Givhan R Yea
Shay Shelnutt R Yea
Steve Livingston R Yea
Tim Melson R Yea
Tom Butler R Yea
Will Barfoot R Not Voting

Official roll call →

Roll of the S for Vote 576 on SB256 (2023 Regular Session)

Passed 32 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 23101
D 7001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 31102
% of votes cast 91%3%0%6%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
Greg J. Reed — Yea
Bobby D. Singleton D Not Voting
Kirk Hatcher D Yea
Linda Coleman-Madison D Yea
Merika Coleman D Yea
Robert Stewart D Yea
Rodger M. Smitherman D Yea
Vivian Davis Figures D Yea
William M. Beasley D Yea
Andrew Jones R Yea
April Weaver R Yea
Arthur Orr R Yea
Chris Elliott R Yea
Clyde Chambliss R Yea
Dan Roberts R Yea
David Sessions R Yea
Donnie Chesteen R Yea
Garlan Gudger R Yea
Gerald H. Allen R Yea
Greg Albritton R Yea
J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner R Yea
Jack W. Williams R Yea
Jay Hovey R Yea
Josh Carnley R Yea
Keith Kelley R Yea
Lance Bell R Yea
Larry Stutts R Nay
Randy Price R Yea
Sam Givhan R Yea
Shay Shelnutt R Yea
Steve Livingston R Yea
Tim Melson R Yea
Tom Butler R Yea
Will Barfoot R Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 256 do?
Agricultural authorities organization under Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975, in-lieu-of-taxes payments pursuant to Section 40-28-2, distribution of portion of county share to authority.
Who sponsors SB 256?
SB 256 is sponsored by Tim Melson (R).
What is the current status of SB 256?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 27, 2023. Enacted.
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