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…
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…
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…
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…
For years, you’ve said the dollar limits should be raised on goods exempt from sales tax during the state’s two annual sales tax holidays. Legislation has been proposed to adjust those dollar thresholds based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI)….
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…
MONTGOMERY – From Friday, Feb. 21, to Sunday, Feb. 23, Alabama will observe its 14th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day…
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…
MONTGOMERY – In the midst of her 20th year communicating the message and mission of the Alabama Retail Association, Public Relations Director Nancy King Dennis retires. “I’m grateful to have been able to tell the courageous and inspiring stories of…
Jim Whaley to be honored for philanthropy (seheathfoundation.org, Jan. 29, 2025) When Alabama Retail or its members make the news, we’ll link the articles below. Email Nancy Dennis when your store makes the news and we’ll share it! State of…