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House Bill 383 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Mar 12, 2026
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Summary

Session
2026 Regular Session
Title
Tuscaloosa County; county employees, probationary period required for new employees, part-time employees authorized
Summary

HB383 would require a probationary period for Tuscaloosa County's new employees and authorize the county to hire part-time workers.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the county would implement a probationary period for all new county employees to evaluate performance before permanent employment. The bill would also allow Tuscaloosa County to hire part-time employees, expanding staffing options. The description provided does not include further changes.

Who It Affects
  • New county employees in Tuscaloosa County – subject to a probationary period
  • County offices/departments – allowed to hire part-time employees
Key Provisions
  • Imposes a probationary period for all new county employees in Tuscaloosa County
  • Authorizes Tuscaloosa County to hire part-time employees
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 18, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Bill Actions

H

Ready to Enroll

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 884

S

Third Reading in Second House

S

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

S

Reported Out of Committee Second House

S

Pending Senate Local Legislation

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 371

H

Third Reading in House of Origin

H

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

H

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

H

Pending House Tuscaloosa County Legislation

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Tuscaloosa County Legislation

Calendar

Hearing

Senate Local Legislation Hearing

No Meeting at 10:35:00

Hearing

House Tuscaloosa County Legislation Hearing

Room 601 at 12:30:00

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 371

February 12, 2026 House Passed
Yes 17
Abstained 85
Absent 2

Third Reading in House of Origin

February 12, 2026 House Passed
Yes 59
Abstained 43
Absent 2

HBIR: Passed by House of Origin

February 12, 2026 House Passed
Yes 59
Abstained 43
Absent 2

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 884

March 17, 2026 Senate Passed
Yes 34
Absent 1

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature