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AL SB164

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Jones

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction preventing Class IV municipalities from hiring the same certified public accountant for audits for more than three consecutive fiscal years
  • Amends Section 11-43B-9 of the Code of Alabama 1975
  • Retains existing requirements that mayors prepare detailed statements of city receipts and expenses, and that councils conduct annual audits by a reputable, disinterested CPA
  • Maintains the requirement to publish a summary of the annual audit report in a local newspaper
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Class IV municipalities; audits, restrictions on hiring accountant removed

Counties & Municipalities

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government2/25/2026
County and Municipal Government1/14/2026

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