AL SB155

Establishes the Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant Program to fund workforce training, infrastructure, public services, and capital improvements in Fayette, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties.

Creates the Renewing Coal-Impacted Communities Act Fund in the State Treasury, funded by federal coal lease rent and royalties beginning January 1, 2027.

Distributes federal coal revenues annually from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030: $1,000,000 to State General Fund, $500,000 to McDuffie Coal Terminal at Port of Mobile, $250,000 to Alabama Surface Mining Commission, with remaining funds going to the grant program.

Establishes a 9-member advisory committee appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders, and county delegations to review grant applications and make recommendations to the Secretary of Workforce.

Alabama Department of Workforce administers the program and may retain up to 10% of allocated funds for administrative expenses and audits; effective October 1, 2026.