HB513 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andy WhittRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Department of Commerce; Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute; exemptions from state procurement law and contract review, provided

Summary

HB513 would exempt the Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute (AIDT) from state procurement laws and contract review, giving AIDT more autonomy in contracting and purchasing.

What This Bill Does

It puts AIDT as a division of the Department of Commerce and preserves its powers, funds, and property. It allows AIDT to enter into new contracts and procure goods, services, training, and related resources while removing its oversight from Chapter 2 of Title 29 and the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee. It also sets that AIDT property remains owned by AIDT, and any new building projects or renovations must be certified by the Governor as consistent with the Strategic Workforce Plan. The bill adds procurement exemptions for AIDT under 41-4-126, with a requirement for annual reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer and possible periodic updates.

Who It Affects

• AIDT and the Department of Commerce’s leadership and staff, who gain greater contract and procurement flexibility and autonomy
• State vendors and contractors who work with AIDT, who face altered procurement rules and bidding processes for AIDT-related purchases
• The Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee and other procurement oversight entities, which would have reduced oversight over AIDT procurements

Key Provisions

• Amends 41-29-282 to make AIDT a division of the Department of Commerce, retain its powers and property, allow new contracts, and exempt it from Chapter 2 of Title 29 and Contract Review oversight.
• AIDT property remains with AIDT; Governor must certify any new building projects or major renovations align with the Strategic Workforce Plan.
• AIDT director remains appointed by the Secretary of Commerce; director powers and qualifications follow the AIDT Policy Manual.
• Amends 41-4-126 to create exemptions from competitive procurement for AIDT and related economic development procurements; Chief Procurement Officer can determine eligibility in writing; AIDT must file annual procurement reports and can receive periodic reporting.
• Effective date set to October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Apr 1, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

State Government