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AL HB244

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Natural gas and electricity used in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses would be exempt from Alabama's utility gross receipts tax and utility service use tax

  • The exemption specifically excludes energy used for producing industrial hemp, hemp, or cannabis, which would remain subject to the taxes

  • Amends Sections 40-21-83 and 40-21-103 of the Code of Alabama 1975

  • Passed the Alabama House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, with 102 yeas, 0 nays, and 2 abstentions

  • Effective date: September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Taxation; Energy use in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses, exempt from utility gross receipts and utility service use tax

Taxation & Revenue

Last Action

Pending Senate Finance and Taxation Education

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation Education2/25/2026
Ways and Means Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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