House Bill 356 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 12, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul W. LeeRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Houston County; related to sale or redemption of lands
Summary: HB356 would move the duties for selling or redeeming lands for taxes in Houston County from the probate judge to the revenue commissioner, effective immediately.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the responsibilities for selling or redeeming lands for taxes in Houston County would be transferred from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner. The judge of probate would be relieved of all duties related to these tax land transactions. The revenue commissioner would take over and handle all processes involved in selling or redeeming lands for taxes in Houston County, starting immediately upon enactment.

Who It Affects
Judge of probate in Houston County would no longer handle taxes-related land sales or redemptions; those duties would be transferred away from the judge.
Revenue commissioner in Houston County would assume the duties for selling or redeeming lands for taxes, meaning property owners and taxpayers would interact with the revenue commissioner instead of the judge of probate.

Key Provisions
Transfers all duties for selling or redeeming lands for taxes in Houston County from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner.
The judge of probate in Houston County is relieved of all duties related to the sale or redemption of lands for taxes.
The act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Houston County