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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama Senate Bill 151 proposes supplemental funding for state agencies and New State House construction
Last action · January 14, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Greg Albritton
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate Bill 151 directs and fund transfers totaling millions of dollars across multiple Alabama state agencies for the ending September 30, 2026. The measure provides funding for judicial operations, energy infrastructure development, small business credit initiatives, alcohol regulatory enforcement, and construction expenses for the new State House.
The bill shifts millions of dollars between specific state funds and agencies, directly impacting the operational budgets of the Unified Judicial System, the Department of Finance, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, and funding for the construction of the new State House.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State Personnel Department
Receives a supplemental appropriation of $1,200,000 from the Personnel Fund.
Unified Judicial System
Receives millions in appropriations across multiple funds that may be spent on salaries, personnel costs, and general operations.
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Receives supplemental funding from enforcement and compliance funds for vaping and consumable hemp products.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money is allocated for the construction of the new State House?
What agencies receive funding for energy infrastructure development?
What happens to unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 14, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
Version history
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Inter-fund Transfers to Legislative Council Fund
The bill chains transfers from the Refundable Tax Credit Fund and Real Property Management Fund into the Legislative Council Fund to fund new State House construction.
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alison.legislature.state.al.us
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance80How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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