HB 245

Alabama House bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: enacted. Latest action: February 4, 2026.

Rural Hospital Investment Program amended; to require the Department of Revenue to oversee the operations.

Bill ID AL-2026RS-HB-245
Session 2026RS
Status enacted
Committee Finance and Taxation Education (Senate); Ways and Means Education (House)
House enacted 2026-02-04
Healthcare Infrastructure / Utilities Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

This act amends Sections 40-18-551, 40-18-552, 40-18-557, and 40-18-559, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Rural Hospital Investment Program Board, to: (1) expand the definition of "utility tax"" for purposes of the program; (2) move the board from the Office of the Treasurer to the Alabama Department of Revenue; and (3) further specify the utility tax payments against which a credit may be claimed. This act also repeals Section 40-18-560, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the rulemaking authority of the State Treasurer and board regarding the program."

Sponsor
Terri Collins
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-04 Status enacted
2026-02-04 Latest Action Enacted
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