SB424 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Taxation, Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons and Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. and A.M., exempt from sales, county and municipal taxes

Summary

SB424 would exempt two Alabama Masonic grand lodges from all state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would remove the obligation for the Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Alabama to pay sales and use taxes. It would also exempt them from collecting such taxes in their transactions. The exemption applies to taxes at the state, county, and local levels.

Who It Affects

• Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama — would be exempt from paying and collecting state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
• Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Alabama — would be exempt from paying and collecting state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Key Provisions

• Exempts the Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Alabama from paying or collecting any state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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