HB290 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Military, National Guard, post exchanges and canteens, purchase eligibility extended to dependents of active and retired members of National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces, Sec. 31-2-81 am'd.
Summary: HB290 extends National Guard post exchange and canteen eligibility to the dependents of active and retired members of both the U.S. Armed Forces and the Alabama National Guard.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 31-2-81 to allow dependents of active and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces and of the Alabama National Guard to buy at National Guard post exchanges and canteens, just like the members themselves can. It defines dependents using the existing definition in Section 31-3-1. The current setup—exemptions from certain taxes and license fees, and profits going to the National Guard units rather than operators—remains in place. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and signed by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Dependents of active and retired members of the United States Armed Forces, who would be eligible to make purchases at National Guard post exchanges and canteens.
Dependents of active and retired members of the Alabama National Guard, who would also be eligible to make purchases at those facilities.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 31-2-81 to extend eligibility to purchase at National Guard post exchanges and canteens to dependents of active and retired U.S. Armed Forces members and dependents of active and retired Alabama National Guard members.
Uses the existing definition of 'dependents' from Section 31-3-1 for eligibility.
Maintains that post exchanges and canteens are owned/operated by National Guard units with profits directed to those units, and tax/license exemptions for the facilities remain in place.
Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Military