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AL HB609
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rex Reynolds
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AI Summary
- Raises the income eligibility threshold for weatherization assistance from 125% to 200% of the federal poverty level
- Authorizes the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to contract with statewide nonprofit resiliency organizations to administer the program, replacing the previous requirement to use community action agencies or county governments
- Expands funding sources for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund to include other legislative revenue sources, gifts, grants, contributions, and any other lawful sources
- Defines qualifying "statewide resiliency organizations" as 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on residential energy efficiency for low and moderate income communities, with unpaid directors and capacity to leverage multiple funding sources
- Effective date: June 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Weatherization assistance; authorize ADECA to contract with certain nonprofit corporations to administer program; source of funds to Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund expanded; household income threshold to qualify for assistance revised
Economic Development
Last Action
Pending House Ways and Means General Fund
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means General Fund3/11/2026
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