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SB 289ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

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Alabama allows multi-owner sites to qualify for Growing Alabama tax credits starting June 2026

Original title: Growing Alabama Act amended to allow sites owned by more than one local economic development organization to qualify

Last action · April 16, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Bobby Singleton

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What This Bill Does

Alabama permits economic development sites owned by multiple local entities to qualify for Growing Alabama tax credits, provided all deed holders submit joint applications and conflict of interest policies. The law establishes for all co-applicants regarding fund disposition and reporting, taking effect on June 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Local economic development organizations and municipalities owning shared property gain access to state tax credit funding for site preparation and infrastructure, while assuming shared legal liability for project reporting and fund management.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Local economic development organizations

Organizations owning property jointly can now submit combined applications for Growing Alabama tax credits and share financial and reporting liability.

Directly affected

Department of Commerce

The department must review joint applications, enter agreements with all co-applicants, and publish approved applications on its website.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can now apply for Growing Alabama tax credits under this act?

Sites owned by one or more local economic development organizations may apply, provided all deed-listed parties are eligible applicants and submit a joint application.

What accountability requirements apply to multiple owners applying together?

All approved co-applicants are jointly and severally liable for the proper disposition of funds and the submission of all required reports and financial reviews.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

17 actions

Apr 16, 2026SenateEnrolled
Enacted
Apr 9, 2026House
Signature Requested
Apr 9, 2026SenateEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Apr 9, 2026Senate
Enrolled
Apr 8, 2026Senate
Ready to Enroll
Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1320

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Apr 8, 2026House
Third Reading in Second House
Mar 11, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Mar 11, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Feb 26, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 644
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Third Reading in House of Origin
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education

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policy shift95% confidence

Expansion of Multi-Owner Tax Credit Eligibility

The amendment shifts policy from single-owner site restrictions to permitting joint applications among multiple local economic development organizations.

Department of Commerce Renewal of Alabama Commission

Connected Entities

Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Renewal of Alabama Commission, Department of Commerce and 2 more

OrganizationDepartment of Economic and Community Affairs“Sets procedures for quotes on work completion.”Map →

OrganizationRenewal of Alabama Commission“Considers and approves applications for Growing Alabama tax credits.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Commerce“Receives applications, enters into agreements, and notifies the Department of Re”Map →

OrganizationInternal Revenue Service“Provides conflict of interest policy instructions referenced in Form 1023.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“Receives notifications of approved funding amounts from the Department of Commer”Map →

Sources

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alison.legislature.state.al.us

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