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SB71 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Holley
Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Taxation, Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
Summary

SB71 would exempt Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp, Inc. from all state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp, Inc. would not have to pay state, county, or local sales and use taxes. It also would not have to collect those taxes from customers. The exemption changes current law by creating this tax-free status for the camp, and it would take effect on the date specified in Section 2.

Who It Affects
  • Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp, Inc. — would be fully exempt from paying or collecting any state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.
  • State and local governments in Alabama — could see reduced tax revenue from the camp's activities.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp, Inc., is exempted from paying or collecting any state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.
  • Section 2: This act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or when it becomes law otherwise.
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

S

Engrossed

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 533

S

Holley motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 532

S

Finance and Taxation Education Amendment Offered

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation Education

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 11, 2017 Senate Passed
Yes 31
Absent 4

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature