SB226 Alabama 2019 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Tim MelsonSenatorRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2019
- Title
- Taxation, High Socks for Hope, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
- Summary
SB 226 would grant a temporary sales and use tax exemption to High Socks for Hope, Inc. through September 30, 2024.
What This Bill DoesExempts High Socks for Hope, Inc. from all state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes through Sept. 30, 2024. Applies only to this organization, not to others, and reduces potential tax revenue for state and local governments during the exemption period. The act becomes law after passage and governor’s approval, with the exemption taking effect on the first day of the third month after those actions.
Who It Affects- High Socks for Hope, Inc. – will not owe state, county, or municipal sales or use taxes on its transactions during the exemption period.
- State and local tax authorities – would not collect these taxes from High Socks for Hope, Inc. for the duration of the exemption, reducing tax revenue.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Exemption from all state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes for High Socks for Hope, Inc. until September 30, 2024.
- The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval.
- Subjects
- Taxation
Bill Actions
Pending third reading on day 27 Favorable from Ways and Means Education
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education
Engrossed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1139
Melson motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 1138
Finance and Taxation Education Amendment Offered
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment
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
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature