AL HB218

Appropriates funds for Alabama state government operations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, with a beginning State General Fund balance of $291,543,843

Provides $228,780,558 for the Unified Judicial System, including $3,795,000 for juror pay increases, $2,090,612 for drug courts, and $13,161,259 for juvenile probation officer services

Allocates $168,991,169 to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and $84,678,886 to the Department of Agriculture and Industries, funded primarily through dedicated agency funds

Appropriates $57,684,186 combined for County and Municipal Government Capital Improvement Funds from Alabama Trust Fund income ($28,842,093 each)

Funds law enforcement and corrections operations including $15,300,000 for feeding prisoners in county jails, $5,000,000 for the Sheriff's Advancement in Education, Technology, and Training Fund, and $85,692,909 transfer for Fair Trial Tax

Provides $9,509,349 for election expenses and $4,984,000 for voter registration programs, including photo voter identification implementation

Allocates $36,323,775 to the Attorney General's Office for legal services, including $550,000 for Crime Stoppers and $18,048,081 from litigation support funds

Reserves up to $16,000,000 for a 2% salary increase for state employees if enacted during the 2026 Regular Session

Establishes $6,807,038 for the Departmental Emergency Fund, requiring 10-day advance notice to legislative committees before releasing any funds

Awards $50,000 each to Dan Grimes and Beniah Dandridge as compensation for wrongful incarceration