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AL HB22

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mack Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction preventing Class IV municipalities from hiring the same certified public accountant to conduct audits for more than three consecutive fiscal years
  • Amends Section 11-43B-9 of the Code of Alabama 1975
  • Retains existing requirements that city councils must have books and accounts audited annually by a reputable, disinterested certified public accountant
  • Maintains requirement that a summary of the annual audit report be published in a local newspaper
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Class IV municipalities; audits, restrictions on hiring accountant removed

Counties & Municipalities

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government1/20/2026
County and Municipal Government1/13/2026

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