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HB262 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Taxation, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. and A.M., exempt from sales, county and municipal taxes
Summary

HB262 would exempt the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Alabama from all state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Grand Lodge would not have to pay state, county, or municipal sales and use taxes. It would also not be required to collect those taxes from customers. The exemption covers sales and use taxes at all levels. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
  • The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Alabama — would be exempt from paying and collecting state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.
  • State and local tax authorities — would no longer collect those taxes from this organization, potentially affecting tax revenue and enforcement related to the exemption.
Key Provisions
  • Exempts the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Alabama from paying or collecting any state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.
  • Provides that the exemption becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Taxation

Bill Actions

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature