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Senate committee advances bill to create Second Amendment sales tax holiday

The Republican-backed legislation to exempt firearms and hunting supplies from state taxes cleared the committee Tuesday despite Democratic pushback.

April 8, 2026

Business leaders praised the legislation for providing statutory clarity, while local government advocates warned of lost municipal revenue.

April 2, 2026

State senators debated a proposal Thursday to prevent local governments from collecting sales tax on credit card transaction fees.

February 20, 2026

Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to stock up on tax-free emergency supplies from February 20-22 ahead of the upcoming tornado season.

February 16, 2026

PARCA’s 2025 report finds Alabama collects less tax revenue, relies heavily on sales taxes and maintains a structurally imbalanced system.

January 1, 2026

This session delivered some major wins on taxes, healthcare, workforce support, and public safety.

May 23, 2025

The Alabama House unanimously passed HB176 to exempt prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses from state sales tax, sending the bill to the Senate.

April 30, 2025

The bill would eliminate sales tax on diapers, baby formula and menstrual products, saving taxpayers $13 million annually.

March 21, 2025

Alabama ranks near the bottom in per capita tax collections, relying on high sales taxes and low property taxes.

January 28, 2025

Alabama is one of just five states that tax optical aids.

January 9, 2025