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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama proposes constitutional amendment to allow state loans to automotive manufacturers and suppliers
Last action · March 3, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Kelvin Lawrence
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes a to allow the Alabama Department of Commerce to provide low-interest loans to automotive manufacturers and suppliers operating in the state under the Automotive Supply Chain Resilience and Expansion Act, subject to voter approval in a statewide election.
Modifies a constitutional restriction that prohibits the state from lending money or its credit to any individual, association, or corporation, specifically creating a lending mechanism for the automotive supply sector.
- Under Alabama's existing constitutional framework, the state is generally prohibited from lending money or its credit to private individuals, associations, or corporations. context
- Constitutional amendments in Alabama must be approved by a vote of the state's electorate before taking effect. context
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.
Alabama automotive manufacturers
Eligible to receive low-interest loans from the Alabama Department of Commerce if the constitutional amendment is ratified.
Alabama automotive suppliers
Eligible to receive low-interest loans from the Alabama Department of Commerce if the constitutional amendment is ratified.
Qualified electors of Alabama
Must vote on the proposed constitutional amendment in a statewide election to determine its enactment.
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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- Mar 3, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Mar 3, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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