2026 Alabama
B · Chamber: H
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1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Opposite Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Passed Both Chambers
Review in Original
Conf. Cmte
To Governor
Current chamber: House
Category: Counties & Municipalities
Pass Likelihood: 78%
Status date: 2026-03-12
Last action: 2026-03-17
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Official Title: Solar farms; certain county commissions authorized to establish zoning requirements, penalties for violations and appeal process provided
AI Summary (PhRMA/Group Specific)
This bill solar farms; certain county commissions authorized to establish zoning requirements, penalties for violations and appeal process provided. It applies to Alabama and currently sits at the "Introduced" stage.
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Primary: Matt Simpson (R-HD-096)
GOP: 72% · DEM: 28%
Bill Committee:
Senate: Not yet assigned · Avg GOP: 45% · DEM: 60%
2026-03-12 · House · major
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
2026-03-12 · House
Pending House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
2026-03-17 · House · major
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
2026-03-17 · House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Predictive sample (per-member)
| Party | District | Name | Yea | Nay | NV | GOP% | Dem% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 019 | Laura Hall | ✓ | 77% | 23% | ||
| D | 071 | Artis McCampbell | ✓ | 100% | 0% | ||
| D | 032 | Barbara Boyd | ✓ | 23% | 77% | ||
| D | 082 | Pebblin Warren | ✓ | 72% | 28% |
No amendments filed.
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Hearing
2026-03-17 13:15 · Room 617
House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Hearing
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