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House Bill 430 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Mar 31, 2026
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Summary

Session
2026 Regular Session
Title
Montgomery County; judge of probate, fundraising activities authorized
Summary

The bill allows Montgomery County's judge of probate to hold fundraising events, like rodeos, and use the proceeds to support the probate office, with immediate effect and actions that comply being ratified.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes the Montgomery County Judge of Probate to conduct fundraising events (including rodeos). Proceeds from these events may be used for any lawful purpose related to operating the probate office. It states the act is remedial and curative and ratifies any compliant actions already taken. It becomes effective immediately.

Who It Affects
  • Montgomery County Judge of Probate - gains authority to hold fundraising events and use proceeds for office operations
  • Montgomery County residents/taxpayers - may see fundraising events and potential funding support for the probate office from these proceeds
Key Provisions
  • The Judge of Probate of Montgomery County may conduct fundraising events, including rodeos; proceeds may be used for any lawful purpose relating to the operation of the probate office.
  • The act is remedial and curative; actions taken by the judge of probate in conformance with the fundraising provision are ratified and confirmed.
  • The act becomes effective immediately.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Bill Actions

H

Enacted

H

Enacted

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Ready to Enroll

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 878

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 732

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 Montgomery County Legislation

H

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

Calendar

Hearing

Senate Local Legislation Hearing

No Meeting at 10:35:00

Hearing

House Montgomery County Legislation Hearing

Room 206 at 10:30:00

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 732

March 5, 2026 House Passed
Yes 20
Abstained 82
Absent 3

Third Reading in House of Origin

March 5, 2026 House Passed
Yes 58
Abstained 45
Absent 2

HBIR: Passed by House of Origin

March 5, 2026 House Passed
Yes 58
Abstained 45
Absent 2

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 878

March 17, 2026 Senate Passed
Yes 34
Absent 1

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature