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Retail Report: Week 11 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 11 Legislative Recap

Increase In Sales Tax Holiday Caps Headed to Governor A bill to adjust the exemption limits for goods during Alabama’s two annual sales tax holidays has successfully passed the Senate and is now on its way to the Governor for…

Retail Report: Week 10 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 10 Legislative Recap

House Passes Bill Allowing Ready-to-Drink Beverages in Grocery and Convenience Stores A bill that allows ready-to-drink spirits to be sold alongside beer and wine in grocery stores and gas stations passed in the Alabama House on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep….

Retail Report: Week 9 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 9 Legislative Recap

Ready-to-Drink Bills on Tap Bills to allow for the sale of mixed liquor beverages at grocery and convenience stores are being considered by the Alabama Legislature. SB268, by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was substituted and amended by the Senate Tourism…

Retail Report: Week 8 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 8 Legislative Recap

The countdown is on. Only 9 legislative meeting days remain in this session.  Lawmakers have begun moving the budgets and other key legislation. Catch up on the latest below. PBM Bill Awaits the Governor’s Signature This week, the House approved…

Retail Report: Week 7 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 7 Legislative Recap

The second half of the legislative session is upon us and bills are moving quickly. Catch up on the latest action below. Bills to Raise Limits on Sales Tax Holiday Items Receive Favorable Committee Votes Bills to adjust the caps…

Retail Report: Week 6 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 6 Legislative Recap

After a weeklong hiatus, the Legislature returned to Montgomery in full swing. Catch up on the latest below. Bills to Cut Taxes Sail Through the House A $192 million tax cut package sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, received bipartisan…

Retail Report: Week 5 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 5 Legislative Recap

Week 5 of the legislative session has concluded. Lawmakers will be in their districts next week and will not convene in Montgomery. House Unanimously Approves Bill to Apply CPI to Tax-Free Holidays The House gave resounding approval to HB315 which…

Retail Report: Week 4 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 4 Legislative Recap

Bill to Apply CPI to Tax-Free Holidays Sails Through Committee, Scheduled for House Vote On Wednesday, Rep. Joe Lovvorn’s, R-Auburn, bill to adjust the caps on goods exempt from sales tax during Alabama’s two annual sales tax holidays passed the…

Retail Report: Week 3 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 3 Legislative Recap

The State House was abuzz this week with bill introductions and action. Catch up on the latest below. Bill Introduced to Apply CPI to Tax-Free Holiday Values HB315, introduced by Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, aims to adjust the caps on…

Retail Report: Week 2 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 2 Legislative Recap

The legislature was back in action this week. Several bills tracked by the Alabama Retail Association advanced out of committee and house of origin. Catch up on the latest happenings below. The Senate Approves Portable Benefits Program for Independent Contractors…