House Bill 378 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Department of Revenue; Alabama Certified Licensing Administrators added to list of tax professionals compensated annually for completing professional training

Summary

HB378 would add Alabama Certified Licensing Administrators to the group of tax professionals eligible for a $1,200 annual compensation from the Department of Revenue after completing the department’s Professional Education and Training Program, effective October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Department of Revenue would pay $1,200 each year to individuals who earn the Alabama Certified Licensing Administrator designation after completing the department's Professional Education and Training Program. The payment would occur while the individual is employed in the county ad valorem tax field and would be in addition to their salary, with one payment allowed per certification. The funds would come from appropriations under Section 40-7-70. To receive the compensation, the individual must have been certified for at least six months before October 1 of the year the act becomes effective. The Department of Revenue will issue the rules and regulations to implement the payment in the first quarter of the fiscal year.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Certified Licensing Administrators who complete the DoR training program and work in the county ad valorem tax field would be eligible to receive the $1,200 annual payment.
• County governments and ad valorem tax offices in Alabama employing such professionals would coordinate with the Department of Revenue to process payments, with funding drawn from 40-7-70 appropriations.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 40-1-46 to authorize a $1,200 annual payment to Alabama Certified Licensing Administrators who complete the Department of Revenue’s Professional Education and Training Program (and earn the designated credential).
• Payment applies to individuals who hold the designation and are employed in the county ad valorem tax field, with a limit of one certification per person.
• Payments are in addition to salary and are funded from funds appropriated under Section 40-7-70.
• Recipients must have been certified for at least six months prior to October 1 (the act’s effective date).
• The Department of Revenue will provide the rules and regulations to implement the payment during the first quarter of the fiscal year.
• The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

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

Subjects

Taxation & Revenue