Alabama House of Representatives March 10, 2026

Here is a bill‑by‑bill breakdown of everything the Alabama House passed on March 10, 2026, drawn from the official legislative reporting for that date. This reflects floor action only-not committee work-and includes vote counts and what each bill does.

🏛️ Alabama House of Representatives

Bills Passed on March 10, 2026 (20th Legislative Day)

The House focused heavily on local legislation, especially county‑level governance, sheriffs' authority, and property‑tax measures. All bills listed below passed unanimously or near‑unanimously and were sent to the Senate.

🗂️ Local Government & County Administration

HB 522 - Cullman County Commission Meeting Requirements

Sponsor: Rep. Heath Allbright (R–Holly Pond)

Vote: 19–0

What it does:

- Removes outdated statutory language dictating when the Cullman County Commission must meet.

- Gives the county more flexibility in scheduling meetings.

HB 532 - Shelby County Solid Waste Commodity Sales

Sponsor: Rep. Corley Ellis (R–Columbiana)

Vote: 18–0

What it does:

- Authorizes the Shelby County Commission to sell commodities created from solid‑waste disposal.

- Requires competitive bidding for contracts.

- Directs proceeds into the county's General Fund.

👮 Law Enforcement & Sheriff‑Related Bills

HB 536 - Henry County Sheriff Salary Adjustment

Sponsor: Rep. Rick Rhem (R–Dothan)

Vote: 23–0

What it does:

- Sets the base salary for the Henry County Sheriff at $94,000 per year.

HB 543 - Lawrence County Sheriff Credit/Debit Card Authority

Sponsor: Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R–Trinity)

Vote: 14–0

What it does:

- Allows the Lawrence County Sheriff to make payments using credit or debit cards.

- Requires the sheriff to establish written guidelines for card use.

HB 546 - Lawrence County Community Corrections Fund Reporting Change

Sponsor: Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R–Trinity)

Vote: 17–0

What it does:

- Changes the reporting year for surplus funds in the Community Corrections and Court Services Fund from calendar year to fiscal year.

🏠 Property Tax Measures

HB 557 - Wilcox County Property Tax Referendum

Sponsor: Rep. Kelvin Lawrence (D–Hayneville)

Vote: 19–0

What it does:

- Sets a countywide referendum on raising the local property tax from 10 mills to 19 mills.

- Would take effect October 1, 2027, if approved by voters.

HB 537 - Monroe County Senior Property Tax Exemption

Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Jackson (D–Thomasville)

Vote: 70–0

What it does:

- Allows Monroe County residents 65 or older who meet qualifications to claim a senior property‑tax exemption.

HB 538 - Wilcox County Senior Property Tax Exemption

Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Jackson (D–Thomasville)

Vote: 65–0

What it does:

- Extends a similar senior property‑tax exemption to eligible residents in Wilcox County.

🧭 Context: Why These Bills Moved Quickly

March 10 was the 20th legislative day, a point when the House typically clears local bills and non‑controversial measures before shifting to major statewide legislation. Many of these bills were placed on the Special Order Calendar adopted the same day under HR 213, which prioritized a list of bills for immediate consideration.

📌 Summary

On March 10, the House passed eight bills, all local in scope, covering:

- County commission operations

- Sheriff authority and compensation

- Community corrections reporting

- Property‑tax referendums and senior exemptions

All bills now move to the Alabama Senate for consideration.