House Bill 218 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rex ReynoldsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Appropriations from State General Fund for executive, legislative, and judicial agencies of the State, other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027

Summary

HB218 would authorize a comprehensive set of FY2027 state appropriations to fund the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, other government functions, debt service, and capital outlay across Alabama agencies.

What This Bill Does

HB218 allocates funds from the State General Fund and other designated funds for the ordinary expenses of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, other government functions, debt service, and capital outlay for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and lists the amounts by program area. The bill sets program-level appropriations for many agencies and programs and allows moving money between funds to maximize federal matching funds, with totals shown by source of funds. It includes a two percent salary increase for state employees in FY2027, with funding provided to cover the pay raise and payroll prioritized. It becomes effective on October 1, 2026 and requires reporting and oversight of expenditures and grants.

Who It Affects

• State employees and payroll recipients: will receive a two percent salary increase for FY2027, with funding prioritized to cover payroll.
• Nongovernmental grant recipients and local governments: entities receiving funds under the act must follow grant procedures, report expenditures and grant outcomes, and local legislative delegations must be notified about grants.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: A 2% salary increase for state employees in FY2027, with funding provided from the act and payroll priority given to ensure the raise is funded.
• Provision 2: A broad program-level appropriation framework across many state agencies (including debt service and capital outlay), with authority to transfer funds between funds to maximize federal matching, and mandatory reporting/oversight of expenditures and grant recipients; effective October 1, 2026.

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Subjects

Appropriations