HB301 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

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

HB301 would exempt the Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. and A.M. of Alabama from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would exempt the two grand lodges from paying or collecting any state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes. The exemption would apply to all such taxes, and it would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor (or becomes law otherwise).

Who It Affects

• Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama would be exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes on purchases and related activities.
• Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. and A.M. of Alabama would be exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes on purchases and related activities.

Key Provisions

• Exempts Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama from paying or collecting any state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.
• Exempts Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. and A.M. of Alabama from paying or collecting any state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after 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