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….
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…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association is accepting nominations for the 2025 Alabama Retailer of the Year until Friday, May 16. In its 25th year, the Alabama Retailer of the Year awards recognize outstanding retailers who have demonstrated a blend of…
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…
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…