HB501 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Alabama State House; Legislative Council authorized to contract for demolition of existing building when new state house constructed; disposition of property and materials in building prior to demolition authorized

Summary

HB501 lets the Legislative Council demolish the current Alabama State House after the new building is finished and sets how old property and furniture will be handled and sold.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Legislative Council to contract for the demolition of the current Alabama State House after the new one is completed. It allows the removal and disposal of any property or materials attached to the building that may have value, even if not on state inventory, with the State Auditor removing them from inventory once listed. It lets the property be reused, recycled, upcycled, sold, or otherwise disposed of in a fiscally responsible way, and allows de minimis value items to be used to commemorate the legislature's historic value. It authorizes the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate to set prices and sell chairs, desks, and other items from the old chambers to members and employees of the Legislature, with the act taking effect July 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Legislative Council — gains authority to contract demolition and decide how removed property is disposed of
• Legislative Services Agency — collaborates to provide the list of property to the State Auditor
• Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate — may set prices and sell items from the old chambers to lawmakers and staff
• State Auditor — removes listed property and materials from state inventory
• Members and employees of the Legislature — potential purchasers of old chamber items

Key Provisions

• Authorizes Legislative Council to contract for demolition of the current Alabama State House (at 11 South Union Street, Montgomery) after the new State House is completed.
• Allows removal and disposition of property and materials attached to the building that may have value, with inventory adjustments handled by the State Auditor upon listing by the Council, Legislative Services Agency, Clerk, and Secretary.
• Permits reuse, recycling, upcycling, sale, or disposal of removed property in a fiscally responsible way; de minimis-value items may be used to commemorate the building's historic value.
• Gives Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate authority to set prices and sell desks, chairs, and other items from the old chambers to members and employees of the Legislature.
• Effective date: July 1, 2025.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Legislature