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AL HB548

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Woods

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Alabama Broadband Investment Maximization Act to exempt purchases of broadband equipment and supplies from state sales and use taxes under Code of Alabama 1975 Sections 40-23-2 and 40-23-61.

  • Exemption applies only to purchases made pursuant to projects funded or administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

  • Exemption excludes retail sales of personal consumer electronics including smartphones, computers, tablets, computer-grade modems, and WiFi routers.

  • Exemption does not apply to county or municipal sales and use taxes unless approved by local governing body resolution or ordinance.

  • Exemption period runs from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028, with the act becoming effective June 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Taxation; establishes Alabama Broadband Investment Maximization Act; exempts ADECA project funded or administered purchases from sales and use tax

Taxation & Revenue

Last Action

Pending House Ways and Means Education

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means Education4/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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