Finance and Taxation Education Committee

Senate committee advances bill to make coronavirus relief checks, forgiven PPP loans nontaxable

Monday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would make stimulus checks under the federal CARES Act to individuals as well as Payroll Protection Program (PPP) forgiven loans exempt from the Alabama State income tax. Senate Bill 250 is sponsored by Senator Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook). … Continued

May 6, 2020

Senate committee OKs bill to extend unemployment for six months

On Monday legislature returns to work after a lengthy absence due to the coronavirus crisis. The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee met on Monday. The committee gave a favorable report to a Labor Department bill, HB351. The committee amended the bill so that during a state of emergency Alabamians who became unemployed can draw … Continued

May 5, 2020

Senate bill would shield businesses, other entities from coronavirus lawsuits

The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Monday gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it harder for persons to sue others for their coronavirus infection. SB351 is sponsored by Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Chairman Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. This bill would provide civil immunity for business entities, health … Continued

May 5, 2020

Finance and Taxation Education Committee briefed on state program to improve literacy

Alabama Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey spoke to the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee. Mackey addressed the committee on the state department of education’s efforts on improving literacy. We have a literacy task force,” Mackey said. “We are very proud and happy to have the Literacy Act.” “A task force is meeting,” Mackey … Continued

February 13, 2020

Education budget advances out of committee

The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee gave a favorable report to the fiscal year 2020 Education Trust Fund budget, which has been languishing in the Committee for the last three weeks. Senate Bill 199, the Education Trust Fund budget, is sponsored by state Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. The state of Alabama has a bizarre … Continued

May 1, 2019

Senate Committee approves first-time home buyer incentive

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill to provide tax incentives for first time home buyers. House Bill 248 is sponsored by state Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette. Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, who carried the bill for South, said the bill … Continued

March 2, 2018

Senate Education Committee approves bill that gives retired educators a bonus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee approved Senate Bill 21, which would give retired educators a one-time bonus check. The bill is sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville. Dial said that we should show appreciation and gratitude to the people that have educated us. We … Continued

February 8, 2018

Arthur Orr qualifies for another term in the State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, State Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, announced that he has filed qualifying papers to seek a fourth term in the Senate District 3 seat that he has held since 2006. “Since my first day serving in Montgomery, I have focused my efforts on improving education, economic development, and efficiency … Continued

February 6, 2018