AL HB245

Transfers oversight of the Rural Hospital Investment Program Board from the Office of the State Treasurer to the Alabama Department of Revenue

Expands the definition of "utility tax" to include taxes levied under Sections 40-21-50, 40-21-51, and 40-21-53, in addition to the existing Articles 3 and 4 of Chapter 21

Removes the specific deadline requirements for board member appointments (June 13, 2025) and the Governor's call for the first board meeting (July 14, 2025)

Repeals Section 40-18-560, eliminating the separate rulemaking authority previously held by the State Treasurer and the Rural Hospital Investment Program Board

Requires the Department of Revenue to adopt rules to administer the program, including provisions that tax credits will not reduce Alabama Special Mental Health Fund distributions and will be awarded in the order requested