AL HB295

Renames the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs to the Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, effective October 1, 2026

The office's mission remains unchanged: advising the Governor on issues affecting minorities, including women, in areas such as education, health, economics, employment, civil rights, and race relations

Transfers all current employees of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs to the renamed office with no loss of compensation or benefits

Renames the Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs to the Advisory Committee on Civic Engagement, maintaining its role as a resource for the director

Updates conforming references in multiple code sections, including the Historic Tax Credit Evaluating Committee membership and state diversity provisions