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AL HB553
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adline Clarke
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AI Summary
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Creates a grant program for tourism businesses (lodging, travel, entertainment, attractions, hospitality) affected by global trade disruptions, with a maximum award of $100,000 per entity for staff retention, facility updates, or marketing
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Establishes a competitive grant program for tourism infrastructure projects including parks, trails, cultural landmarks, visitor centers, and wayfinding improvements
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Requires the Alabama Tourism Department to administer international marketing campaigns targeting emerging travel markets and countries affected by trade tensions, in partnership with airlines and travel platforms
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Creates the Tourism Sector Economic Monitoring Council, a 5-member body appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, serving 4-year terms, to monitor global trends, analyze trade-related risks, and publish an annual tourism impact report
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Effective October 1, 2026, with funding from legislative appropriations, private donations, or other lawful sources
Legislative Description
Tourism; creates a grant program for boosting state tourism economies affected by global trade disruptions and foreign travel slowdowns; creates a competitive grant program to fund tourism-related infrastructure projects; creates international and domestic marketing campaigns; establishes the Tourism Sector Economic Monitoring Council
Economic Development
Last Action
Pending House State Government
3/3/2026